Newell Brands
Maintenance Engineer
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Job ID: 16100
Alternate Locations: United Kingdom-England-Birmingham; United Kingdom-England-Lichfield
Maintenance Engineer
Location: Lichfield, Birmingham area, UK
Reports to: Facilities Lead
Contract type: Permanent, day shift (8:00-16:30)
Your Role & Team in a Nutshell
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining both our packaging machinery and the wider warehouse infrastructure at our Distribution & Packaging Centre in Fradley Park (Lichfield). You’ll ensure the smooth operation of five high-performance packaging machines while also supporting the upkeep of the building’s systems and facilities. You’ll be part of a dedicated facilities team, supporting operations through proactive maintenance, rapid response to breakdowns, and involvement in project work. You’ll collaborate closely with Facilities Manager, internal teams, and external contractors.
We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and troubleshoot five packaging machines, ensuring minimal downtime
- Carry out general building maintenance across the warehouse, including HVAC, lighting, and safety systems
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues across electrical and mechanical systems
- Support project work and continuous improvement initiatives
- Work at height (up to 18 meters) using MEWP equipment
- Liaise with external contractors and internal operational partners
- Optimise and implement preventive maintenance schedules using CMMS
- Provide technical support and training to operational staff
- Champion Health & Safety standards and ensure compliance with company policies
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What You’ll Need
Minimum:
- Completed an electrically biased engineering apprenticeship
- 5+ years’ post-apprenticeship experience in a similar role
- Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and material handling equipment
- AC/DC Drives experience
Your advantage:
- IPAF MEWP licence
- 17th or 18th Edition Electrical Regulations
- PLC fault-finding (Siemens or Allen Bradley)
- Experience with 6-axis robots and production line installations
- Knowledge of Legionella, HVAC systems, and CMMS
- Proactive team player and problem solver
What You Gain
Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.
Join us and benefit from:
- PEAK – our continuous improvement program
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
- Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
- Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
- Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
- Global Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your family, complementing our commitment to your well-being at work and beyond
- Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
- Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster an inclusive culture
- Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership
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