Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Bedworth Hill; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure site reliability through PPMs and reactive maintenance. The role involves working on various automated machinery, requiring strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 qualification, a minimum of 2 years' experience, and familiarity with PLC systems. This position offers a competitive salary up to £52K, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

33 days holiday

5% pension & life assurance

Excellent OEM training including Siemens & ABB Robotics

Clear career progression into specialist or leadership roles

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a factory/manufacturing environment.
• Time-served Apprenticeship is essential.
• Experience with automated machinery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Fault find both electrically and mechanically.
• Support improvement projects across site.

Skills

Strong fault-finding skills (mechanical & electrical)

Familiar with pneumatics and hydraulics

Preventative maintenance experience

PLC fault finding exposure

Education

Level 3 Qualification (Electrical or Mechanical)

Tools

PLC Systems (Siemens S7/TIA Portal)

SAP Systems

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer
Location: Coventry
Salary: £49K - £52k
Shifts: Nights - Sunday 20:50 - 06:00; Mon to Thurs 22:30 - 06:00
Holidays: 33 Days
Training: OEM, Siemens & ABB Robotics

The Company

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a large, global manufacturer with multiple UK sites. Supplying into the automotive sector, this company is known for its cutting-edge technology and high-volume production, operating with some of the most advanced automation and robotics equipment in the industry. With consistent growth, long-term contracts with major OEMs, and a strong commitment to staff training and development, this is an excellent time to join a forward-thinking, innovative business.

Role – Maintenance Engineer

You will play a key role in ensuring site reliability through a mix of PPMs, TPMs and reactive maintenance across a wide variety of automated machinery. The role offers a true 50/50 split between mechanical and electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Fault find both electrically (sensors, motors, relays, PLCs) and mechanically (bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors).
• Support improvement projects and reliability initiatives across site.
• Interrogate PLCs (Siemens S7/TIA Portal) at input/output level.
• Work on ABB robotics, Trumpf laser robots, welding machinery, conveyors, and assembly equipment.
• Use SAP systems for maintenance planning and reporting.

About You

Essentials:

• Time-served Apprenticeship with Level 3 Qualification (Electrical or Mechanical).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a factory/manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills (both mechanical & electrical).
• Familiar with pneumatics, hydraulics, and automated machinery.
• Experience in preventative maintenance and problem-solving.
• PLC fault finding exposure.

Desirable:

• Background in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Siemens & ABB robotics.

Benefits

• £49,000 - £52,000 salary
• 33 days holiday
• 5% pension & life assurance
• Excellent OEM training including Siemens & ABB Robotics
• Clear career progression into specialist or leadership roles
• The chance to join a profitable, global manufacturer with long-term stability
• ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation