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
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on UPVC fabrication machinery
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Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults
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Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise production downtime
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Install, commission, and relocate machinery when required
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Maintain accurate maintenance records and service schedules
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Liaise with external suppliers and contractors where necessary
Site Maintenance
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Carry out general building and facilities maintenance tasks
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Maintain site services including lighting, heating, compressed air systems, and utilities
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Undertake minor repairs to buildings, fixtures, and equipment
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Support health & safety inspections and ensure compliance with procedures
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Maintain workshop tools and maintenance equipment
Continuous Improvement
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Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability and efficiency
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Support machinery upgrades and improvement projects
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Assist in managing spare parts stock levels and recommendations
Candidate Requirements
Essential
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Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role within manufacturing or production
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Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
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Basic electrical fault-finding ability
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Experience working with industrial machinery
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Ability to read technical drawings and manuals
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Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
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Full UK driving licence
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Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Desirable
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Experience with UPVC fabrication machinery (e.g., welding, routing, cutting, CNC, corner cleaning)
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Electrical qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ, 18th Edition or equivalent)
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Knowledge of PLC-controlled systems
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Health & Safety qualification (IOSH or equivalent)
