Plumber​/Mechanical Engineer

Plumber/Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Selly Oak, Birmingham Salary: £

Employment Type:

Temp to Perm Industry: Industrial About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Plumber/ Mechanical Engineer to join a leading industrial facility, supporting the maintenance, installation, and optimisation of high-pressure mechanical systems across the site. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe and reliable operation of steam systems, pipework, and biomass equipment within a fast-paced industrial environment. This is a hands-on role well suited to an engineer with strong experience working across manufacturing, industrial services, energy, or similar heavy-engineering settings.

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 Complete pipe fitting 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 pipe fitting , 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