Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Walsall

Salary: £50,000 

Industry: Metal Recycling

Reference: ASPLIV

Our client, a well-established, family run metal recycling business that is continuing to grow strongly within the sector, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This is a hands on role combining both machine operation and maintenance responsibility, working at the heart of their cable granulation operation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a cable granulation machine on a daily basis while also carrying out preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and fault-finding to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal downtime. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically and electrically qualified engineer who enjoys a mix of hands-on production and technical problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the cable granulation machine safely and efficiently on a daily basis.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults as they arise.
• Minimise downtime by responding quickly to machine breakdowns.
• Strip down, inspect, repair, and reassemble machinery components where required.
• Monitor machine performance and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety procedures.
• Work closely with production teams to maintain smooth operational flow.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Key Skills & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineering or similar discipline.
• Strong understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proven experience in fault-finding and maintenance within a production or heavy industrial environment.
• Comfortable operating machinery as part of daily responsibilities.
• Experience within recycling, manufacturing, or heavy industry preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of equipment performance.
• Strong awareness of health & safety standards.
• Reliable, hands on, and proactive approach to maintenance and operations.

Package & Benefits

• Monday to Thursday: 07:00 – 17:00 / Friday: 07:00 – 16:00
• £50,000 per hour 
• 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Standard company pension
• Opportunity to join a growing, family-run business with strong market presence
• Long-term stability and progression potential

To Contact Direct

Daniel Barnett

Managing Consultant

0151 209 2050

daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk

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