Maintenance Engineer

  • ASC Connections
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

An established and highly successful manufacturer supplying plastic products to the FMCG sector is opening a brand-new production facility in North Birmingham. As part of this exciting expansion, the business is looking to recruit a skilled Maintenance Engineer to play a key role in setting up and supporting the site from the beginning.

  • Salary up to 45,000
  • Day shift
  • 5% pension
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Opportunity to be involved in the launch of a new, state-of-the-art facility


Working on a days basis, you will be responsible for the installation, servicing, and maintenance of production machinery, while also supporting general building and facilities maintenance. This is a hands-on role with real influence during the site's start-up phase.

As a Maintenance Engineer, your duties will include:

  • Installation and commissioning of production machinery
  • Fault-finding, troubleshooting, and breakdown response
  • Reactive and planned maintenance activities
  • Creating and implementing planned maintenance schedules
  • Supporting facilities and building maintenance as required

To be successful in the role of Maintenance Engineer, the ideal candidate will:

  • Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias
  • Experience working with plastic manufacturing/processing equipment such as Injection moulding, Extrusion, Blow moulding, or Thermoforming
  • Proven background in machinery installation, planned maintenance, and reactive fault-finding
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established business at an exciting point of growth, with the chance to help shape and embed maintenance standards at a brand-new facility.

Apply now to be part of this exciting new chapter.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.