Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer in Darlaston is seeking a Maintenance Engineer responsible for ensuring site reliability and supporting high-volume manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical and mechanical maintenance, with opportunities for career growth and skill development. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000, plus overtime and comprehensive benefits including holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays

3% employee / 6% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance x2

PLC, CNC, robotics + HNC progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding ability.
• Mechanical knowledge including pneumatics and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CNC machines, robotics, conveyors, and special-purpose equipment.
• Perform electrical fault finding on 3-phase motors, sensors, relays, and drives.
• Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical knowledge

CNC maintenance background

Exposure to robotics

Education

Time-served Apprenticeship or Level 3 Qualification

Tools

Siemens S7 PLCs

CNC machines

Job description

Maintenance Engineer
Location: Wednesbury
Salary: £50,000 (Nights) + Overtime
Shifts: Double Days OR Nights
Holidays: 27 Days + Bank Holidays
Training: PLC, CNC, FLT & HNC Progression

The Company

A global manufacturer with multiple UK sites is looking for experienced Maintenance Engineers to join their growing team. Supplying directly into the automotive sector, they are recognised for their cutting-edge automation and robotics facilities, including CNC machining and special-purpose equipment.

The business has seen significant growth over the past decade, employing over 1,000 staff in the UK and working with some of the world's leading automotive brands. With strong investment in training, continuous improvement, and long-term contracts, this is an exciting time to join a forward-thinking engineering environment.

The Role - Maintenance Engineer

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring site reliability and supporting high-volume manufacturing through a mix of planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain CNC machines, robotics (KUKA & ABB), conveyors, and special-purpose equipment.
• Electrical fault finding on 3-phase motors, sensors, relays, and drives.
• Mechanical work including pneumatics, hydraulics, spindles, ball screws, and tool changers.
• Work with Siemens S7 PLCs at I/O level (training available).
• Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
• Record and plan maintenance activities using IT systems.

About You

Essentials:

• Time-served Apprenticeship or Level 3 Qualification (Electrical or Mechanical).
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding ability.
• Mechanical knowledge including pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to carry out component replacement.

Desirable:

• CNC maintenance background.
• Exposure to robotics (KUKA or ABB).
• Automotive sector experience.
• Multi-skilled across both mechanical & electrical.

The Benefits

• £50,000 (Nights) + overtime
• Overtime rates: 1.33 (first 2 hours), 1.5 (Saturday), 2.0 (Sunday)
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• 3% employee / 6% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance x2
• PLC, CNC, robotics + HNC progression
• Career growth opportunities into specialist or leadership roles
• Long-term stability with a global manufacturer

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