Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A global manufacturer in England is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure site reliability through maintenance of automated machinery. The role includes both mechanical and electrical tasks, with strong fault-finding skills essential. The position offers a competitive salary of £52k plus a £4k bonus, 33 days of holiday, and opportunities for professional development within the company.

Benefits

£52,000 salary + £4,000 Bonus

33 days holiday

5% pension & life assurance

Excellent OEM training

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a factory/manufacturing environment.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to carry out reactive maintenance on production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Fault find electrically and mechanically across machinery.
• Support improvement projects and reliability initiatives.

Skills

Strong fault-finding skills (mechanical & electrical)

Familiar with pneumatics and hydraulics

Experience in preventative maintenance

PLC fault finding exposure

Education

Time-served Apprenticeship with Level 3 Qualification

Tools

SAP systems

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

ABB robotics

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Coventry, Salary: £52k, Shifts: Nights - Sunday - 20:50pm - 06:00am - Mon to Thurs - 22:30pm - 06:00am, 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.

The 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.

Key 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.

The Benefits

• £52,000 salary + £4,000 Bonus
• 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.