Site Engineer – UPVC Fenestration

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

* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on UPVC fabrication machinery

* Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults

* Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise production downtime

* Install, commission, and relocate machinery when required

* Maintain accurate maintenance records and service schedules

* Liaise with external suppliers and contractors where necessary

Site Maintenance

* Carry out general building and facilities maintenance tasks

* Maintain site services including lighting, heating, compressed air systems, and utilities

* Undertake minor repairs to buildings, fixtures, and equipment

* Support health & safety inspections and ensure compliance with procedures

* Maintain workshop tools and maintenance equipment

Continuous Improvement

* Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability and efficiency

* Support machinery upgrades and improvement projects

* Assist in managing spare parts stock levels and recommendations

Candidate Requirements

Essential

* Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role within manufacturing or production

* Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills

* Basic electrical fault-finding ability

* Experience working with industrial machinery

* Ability to read technical drawings and manuals

* Strong organisational and record-keeping skills

* Full UK driving licence

* Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

Desirable

* Experience with UPVC fabrication machinery (e.g., welding, routing, cutting, CNC, corner cleaning)

* Electrical qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ, 18th Edition or equivalent)

* Knowledge of PLC-controlled systems

* Health & Safety qualification (IOSH or equivalent)