Electrical Maintenance Engineer (PLC & Automation)

ATA Recruitment Ltd; Tipton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Life Assurance Scheme

Ongoing Training Opportunities

Overtime Available

Job summary

ATA Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a Birmingham site in a heavy manufacturing environment. The role offers a £45,000 basic salary with a days-based schedule, Monday to Friday, designed to maximise work-life balance.

You will focus on electrical fault-finding, PLC-controlled machinery, and ongoing improvements within a well-established operation. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial maintenance, a hands-on approach, and the ability to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Electrical fault-finding experience in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery.
• Experience with automated or heavy industrial equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Electrical fault finding on manufacturing machinery
• Maintenance and repair of production equipment
• Fault finding on PLC-controlled systems
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings
• Supporting continuous improvement activities
• Assisting with mechanical maintenance when required
• Ensuring equipment reliability and plant availability

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Reading electrical drawings

PLC knowledge

Problem solving

Hands-on engineering

Team collaboration

Tools

Siemens S7 PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

VFDs and drives

Job description

ATA Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a Birmingham site in a heavy manufacturing environment. The role offers a £45,000 basic salary with a days-based schedule, Monday to Friday, designed to maximise work-life balance.

You will focus on electrical fault-finding, PLC-controlled machinery, and ongoing improvements within a well-established operation. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial maintenance, a hands-on approach, and the ability to collaborate with