Industrial Maintenance Engineer: Reliability & Continuous Improvement

Element Solutions Inc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemicals company in Birmingham is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer to ensure the safe and efficient operation of its plant. The role involves executing maintenance tasks, diagnosing equipment issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a relevant NVQ or BTEC, 1-2 years of experience, and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and benefits including a performance-related bonus scheme are offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-related bonus

Life Assurance

Private Medical Cover

Health Cash Plan

Holiday entitlement increasing with service

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience maintaining industrial equipment.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing is ideal.
• Strong practical engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Executing planned preventative maintenance across the site.
• Diagnosing equipment breakdowns and delivering long-term solutions.
• Managing and inducting contractors.

Skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ3/BTEC or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline

Level 4 or above qualification in engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A leading specialty chemicals company in Birmingham is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer to ensure the safe and efficient operation of its plant. The role involves executing maintenance tasks, diagnosing equipment issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a relevant NVQ or BTEC, 1-2 years of experience, and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and benefits including a performance-related bonus scheme are offered.