Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary/Rate:£50k - 70k per year
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Walsall
County:West Midlands
Specialism:Metals & Engineering
Job ref:MSME-DB
Post Date:May 15, 2026
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Daniel Barnett

Daniel Barnett

Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant

About the Role

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

 

Location: Walsall

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 DOE

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 - £70,000 depending on experience
  • 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

 

At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data – These can be viewed on our website.

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