Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Hucknall; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production-related bonus scheme

25 days holiday + birthday

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Mental health support

Dental cover and glasses

Cycle to work scheme

Tools and training

Strong benefits package

Job summary

ATA Recruitment Ltd in Hucknall is seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain PLC-controlled manufacturing machinery. The role covers planned and reactive maintenance, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects, offering a clear path to technical development.

The package includes 3-on/3-off 12-hour shifts, a salary of £48,000–£53,000 DOE, 1.5x overtime, private healthcare and a strong benefits scheme and career progression within a market-leading aerospace manufacturing business.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled maintenance experience with mechanical or electrical bias.
• Experience in manufacturing or process environments.
• Level 3 engineering qualification.
• Apprenticeship-trained background preferred.
• Fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proactive maintenance and problem solving.
• Interest in continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance using CMMS.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively.
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding.
• Diagnose faults on PLC-controlled machinery.
• Support OEM and engineering projects.
• Complete root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Machine installation and equipment upgrade projects.
• Improve equipment reliability and minimise downtime.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Mechanical bias

Electrical bias

PLC fault finding

Idhammar CMMS

Electrical testing tools

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification

Apprenticeship-trained background

Tools

Idhammar CMMS

PLC systems

Job description

Maintenance Engineer – £48,000–£54,000 DOE

Location: Hucknall
Shift: 3 on / 3 off – 12-hour days & nights
Salary: £48,000–£53,000 DOE
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x
Sector: Aerospace Manufacturing

Are you a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with excellent earning potential, a modern working environment and a genuine opportunity to develop your technical skills?

We're recruiting for an established and rapidly growing aerospace manufacturing business in Hucknall. With significant investment, a full order book and continued expansion, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that is going from strength to strength.

Why join?

• £48,000–£53,000 salary, depending on experience
• 3 on / 3 off 12-hour shift pattern – days & nights
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Production-related bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + your birthday
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced holiday entitlement with length of service
• Life assurance
• Mental health support, including free counselling
• Dental cover and annual reimbursement allowance
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tools and toolbox provided
• Excellent technical training and development
• Modern, clean and well-invested manufacturing site

About the company

You'll be joining a market-leading business within the aerospace supply chain that has experienced significant growth in recent years.

The company expanded by 23% in 2023, has invested in a second site and continues to build on its long-standing commitment to UK manufacturing.

With a strong order book and continued investment, the business is targeting further growth beyond its existing £78m annual turnover.

The site itself is a major selling point. It's clean, modern and well organised, with significant investment made into the facilities and equipment. Employee engagement is also strong, with more than 90% of employees reporting that they are proud to work for the business and believe in its goals.

About the Maintenance Engineer role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for keeping a range of PLC-controlled manufacturing machinery running efficiently and reliably.

You'll work across both planned and reactive maintenance, alongside machine upgrades, installations and continuous improvement projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) using the Idhammar CMMS
• Responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding
• Diagnosing faults on PLC-controlled machinery
• Supporting OEM and engineering projects
• Completing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Machine installation and equipment upgrade projects
• Working proactively to improve equipment reliability and minimise downtime

About you

We're looking for a Maintenance Engineer with a multi-skilled engineering background.

You should have:

• Multi-skilled maintenance experience with either a mechanical or electrical bias
• Experience working within a manufacturing, production or process environment
• A recognised Level 3 engineering qualification
• Ideally, an apprenticeship-trained engineering background
• Experience fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems
• A proactive approach to maintenance and problem solving
• A genuine interest in continuous improvement

PLC experience would be advantageous, but full training will be provided on the site's systems and machinery.

The opportunity

This isn't simply a role where you'll be reacting to breakdowns all day.

You'll join a close-knit engineering team led by a manager who places genuine importance on both personal and technical development.

You'll receive full training on the site's systems and equipment, along with the tools and support required to become successful in the role.

The combination of a 3-on/3-off shift pattern, £48,000–£53,000 salary, 1.5x overtime and strong benefits package makes this an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for their next move.

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