Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Caverswall; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is offering a maintenance role at a fully automated logistics site in Caverswall. The role involves supporting high-speed automated systems and performing both electrical and mechanical maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification and experience in automated environments. This position offers a competitive salary of £50,444 with great benefits including private healthcare and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Private healthcare

6% pension

Life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineer with experience in automation.
• Ability to work under pressure and fault-find confidently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a 60/40 split of planned and reactive maintenance.
• Perform electrical fault-finding on equipment.
• Conduct mechanical repairs on various components.
• Check I/O on Siemens PLCs without programming.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical repairs

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 3 qualification or higher

Job description

What's on offer

• Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST3) – fully automated logistics & distribution site
• Salary: £45,444 base + £5,000 shift allowance = £50,444 total
• Shifts: Monday‑Friday rotating double days (6‑2 / 2‑10 / 10‑6 incl. Sat AM finish)
• Overtime: 1.5x Saturdays | 2x Sundays | double time after 10PM
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
• Benefits: Private healthcare, 6% pension, life assurance
• Training: IOSH, Safe Working at Height, IPATH & OEM‑led system training
• Progression: Clear paths into Senior Engineer, Shift Lead, or Automation Specialist positions

The Role

Join a dedicated on‑site maintenance team supporting a high‑speed automated system used for nationwide distribution.

The equipment includes stacker cranes, conveyors, palletisers, A‑frames, robotics, and wrapping systems—all integrated with Siemens S7 controls.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a 60/40 split of planned and reactive maintenance
• Electrical fault‑finding on sensors, relays, contactors, and inverters
• Mechanical repairs on bearings, rollers, shafts, and pneumatics
• I/O checking on Siemens PLCs (no programming required)
• Support continuous improvement and ensure safe working at height (up to 10m)

Qualifications

• Multi‑skilled engineer with Level 3 qualification or higher
• Experience in automated, logistics, or FMCG environments
• Confident fault‑finding and problem‑solving under pressure
• Proactive and reliable, with strong teamwork and communication skills

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.