Mechanical Engineer

Strumasters; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial facility in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support maintenance, installation, and optimization of high-pressure mechanical systems. Candidates should have proven experience in an industrial environment and strong skills in pipefitting and steam systems. This position offers long-term security, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Company benefits

Secure, long-term position

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong background in installation, testing and repair of pipefitting.
• Experience with steam systems and high-pressure plant.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, installation and repair across industrial plant.
• Work on high-pressure pipework, valves, boilers, and associated plant.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Pipefitting

Fault-finding

Understanding of biomass systems

Technical drawing interpretation

Health & safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Company: Strutmasters.com

Location: Selly Oak, Birmingham

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000

Employment Type: Temp to Perm

Industry: Industrial

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a leading industrial facility. The role supports maintenance, installation and optimisation of high‑pressure mechanical systems across the site, ensuring safe and reliable operation of steam systems, pipework and biomass equipment within a fast‑paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, installation and repair across industrial plant and machinery.
• Work on steam systems, including high‑pressure pipework, valves, boilers, heat exchangers and associated plant.
• Install, maintain and fault‑find on biomass boilers and fuel‑handling systems.
• Complete pipefitting and fabrication works (copper, steel, stainless, welded, crimped).
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns on mechanical, hydraulic and high‑pressure systems.
• Plan and carry out PPM schedules to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all works comply with health & safety regulations and site procedures.
• Support site upgrades, refurbishments and new equipment commissioning.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure full compliance documentation.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in pipefitting, including installation, testing and repair.
• Experience working on steam systems and high‑pressure plant (essential).
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience with biomass systems (boilers, burners, fuel feed systems).
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics and P&IDs.
• Experience working with pumps, valves, boilers and pressure equipment.
• Strong awareness of health & safety and safe‑system‑of‑work processes (PTW, LOTO, RAMS).
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent desirable.
• Good problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently or within a team.

What's On Offer

• Company benefits.
• Secure, long‑term position within a growing industrial operation.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Supportive engineering team and consistent workload.