Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Cannock; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer in Cannock is expanding its maintenance team and seeking a multi-skilled engineer for high-output production machinery. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent and experience in electrical fault-finding. Competitive salary plus bonus, with opportunities for progression and training in PLC systems. A great role for those looking for stability and growth in their engineering career.

Benefits

Generous 10% pension contribution

Training for Siemens PLC & inverter

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-skilled maintenance roles, focusing on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with 3-phase systems.
• Flexibility in learning and adapting to new technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-output production machinery efficiently.
• Perform electrical fault-finding on various control systems.
• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on key production assets.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical component replacement

Working with electrical drawings

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Job description

We’re working with a leading UK manufacturer operating across over 30 sites nationwide. The Cannock facility is a key site within the group — producing high-quality building materials using state‑of‑the‑art automated systems. With ongoing investment and multiple new positions signed off, they’re expanding their maintenance team.

What’s on offer:

Location: Cannock (WS) – modern, well‑equipped manufacturing facility
Salary: £52,000 base + 5% bonus (paid monthly)
⚙️ Earnings: OTE around £60,000 with regular overtime available
Shifts: 4 on / 4 off – rotating days & nights (12‑hour shifts)
Overtime: 1.5x weekdays | 2x Sundays (engineers regularly earning £6K+ extra)
Holidays: 23 days equivalent
Pension: Generous 10% company contribution
Training: Siemens PLC & inverter training provided (official manufacturer‑led courses)
Progression: Opportunities to develop into PLC Technician, Team Leader, or Process Improvement roles across the wider UK group

The Role:

Join a strong multi‑skilled maintenance team responsible for keeping high‑output production machinery running efficiently. You’ll work on equipment such as conveyors, mixers, extruders, ABB robotics, pumps, and cutting machines. Your day‑to‑day will include:

• Electrical fault‑finding on motors, sensors, relays & control systems
• Working from electrical drawings & testing cables/motors
• Replacing mechanical components like bearings, shafts & pulleys
• Carrying out planned & reactive maintenance across key production assets

Who We’re Looking For:

• Multi‑skilled engineer (mechanical or electrical bias considered)
• Qualified to Level 3 NVQ or equivalent
• Confident with 3‑phase systems & electrical fault‑finding
• Hands‑on, flexible, and open to developing new technical skills
• Ex‑forces engineers are strongly encouraged to apply

If you’re looking for a stable role with a company that invests in its people through genuine training, strong progression routes, and excellent earning potential — reply to this email or apply today for full details.

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