Maintenance Engineer

Thorn Baker Group · West Midlands, England

Maintenance Engineer at Thorn Baker Group, based in West Midlands, England, paying £38,000 - £45,000 per annum. This is a apprenticeship role.

Salary
£38,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location
West Midlands, England
Contract
Apprenticeship
Posted
2 weeks ago
Closes
18 Aug 2026
Sector
Maintenance Engineer

15% below the typical rate for maintenance engineer

Reference 281978

About the role

Thorn Baker Construction are looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to handle breakdowns, upkeep, and preventive maintenance in our clients timber-frame manufacturing environment. Whether it's mechanical repairs, electrical fault-finding, or keeping things moving smoothly, you'll step in, keep downtime low, and help the team hit production goals.

What you'll do:

  • Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on factory machinery
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical faults
  • Carry out PPMs (planned preventive maintenance) and urgent repairs
  • Maintain compliance with health & safety standards
  • Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime

What we're looking for:

  • Qualified in mechanical/electrical engineering (apprentice-trained or equivalent)
  • Hands-on experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
  • Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and organisational skills
  • Team player, reliable, and safety-conscious
  • Bonus: experience with automated/PLC-controlled machinery or CMMS systems
  • Experience using Mitek machinery

What we offer:

  • £38,000 - £45,000 salary (DOE)
  • Clear opportunities for training and career progression
  • A supportive team and modern, well-maintained machinery

If you are interested in this position please email your CV to [email removed] or call Nia on [phone removed] for more information

Reference: 281978 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 18 Aug 2026 · Listed via Thorn Baker Group

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