Reference:6634
Sector:Production
Salary:£40,000 to £45,000 Per Annum
Town/City:Walsall
Contract Type:Permanent
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Site Engineer – UPVC Fabrication Machinery & Site Maintenance
Location: Aldridge, West Midlands
Job Type: Full-time (40–45 hours per week)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 DOE
About the Role
We are working on behalf of an established UPVC window and door manufacturing business seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer / Site Engineer.
This is a varied, hands-on role responsible for maintaining and repairing specialist UPVC fabrication machinery as well as supporting general site and facilities maintenance. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring maximum equipment uptime and smooth day-to-day production operations.
Key Responsibilities
Machinery Maintenance
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on UPVC fabrication machineryDiagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faultsRespond quickly to breakdowns to minimise production downtimeInstall, commission, and relocate machinery when requiredMaintain accurate maintenance records and service schedulesLiaise with external suppliers and contractors where necessary
Site Maintenance
Carry out general building and facilities maintenance tasksMaintain site services including lighting, heating, compressed air systems, and utilitiesUndertake minor repairs to buildings, fixtures, and equipmentSupport health & safety inspections and ensure compliance with proceduresMaintain workshop tools and maintenance equipment
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability and efficiencySupport machinery upgrades and improvement projectsAssist in managing spare parts stock levels and recommendations
Candidate Requirements
Essential
Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role within manufacturing or productionStrong mechanical fault-finding and repair skillsBasic electrical fault-finding abilityExperience working with industrial machineryAbility to read technical drawings and manualsStrong organisational and record-keeping skillsFull UK driving licenceAbility to work independently and manage workload effectively
Desirable
Experience with UPVC fabrication machinery (e.g., welding, routing, cutting, CNC, corner cleaning)Electrical qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ, 18th Edition or equivalent)Knowledge of PLC-controlled systemsHealth & Safety qualification (IOSH or equivalent)
