Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Sharlston; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£54,100 basic

OTE £60,000+

10% pension contribution

Generous holiday allowance

Double-time overtime

Performance bonus

Siemens PLC training

Robotics training

Level 3 training & OEM-certified

Tools & workwear provided

Career progression

Job summary

ATA Recruitment is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a modern, highly automated facility near Nostell, Wakefield. You will maintain and improve automated equipment to maximise uptime and production efficiency, with Siemens PLC and robotics training on offer.

The role features a £54,100 basic salary, OTE exceeding £60,000, 10% pension, generous holidays, premium overtime rates, a clear progression path into leadership, and a strong commitment to training within a UK-wide

Qualifications

• Level 3 Engineering Qualification or above (Electrical, Mechanical, Maintenance Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar).
• Experience working within manufacturing, production, FMCG, automation, industrial, or engineering environments.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Experience with automated machinery, conveyors, robotics, PLCs, or industrial equipment is advantageous.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Attend equipment breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Maintain conveyors, presses, robotics, automated machinery, and production equipment.
• Work on three-phase electrical systems and industrial controls.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with a large engineering team to support operational performance.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Robotics familiarity

Education

Level 3 Engineering Qualification

Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Industrial robotics

Job description

Maintenance Engineer | £54,100 Basic + £60,000+ OTE | PLC & Robotics Training |

Salary: £54,100 Basic

OTE: £60,000+

Location: Wakefield

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Continental Shifts (Days & Nights)

Are you a Maintenance Engineer looking for a long-term career with excellent training, progression, and earning potential?

We are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a market-leading manufacturing business at its modern, highly automated production facility in Nostell With over 80 years of industry success, a strong order book, and significant investment in automation and people development, this is an excellent opportunity for engineers seeking stability and career growth.

What's On Offer?

• £54,100 basic salary
• OTE exceeding £60,000
• 10% pension contribution
• Generous holiday allowance
• Premium overtime rates up to double time
• Performance bonus scheme
• Siemens PLC training
• Robotics training
• Level 3 engineering qualifications and OEM-certified training
• All tools and workwear provided
• Clear progression opportunities into senior engineering and leadership roles
• Opportunities to progress within a large UK-wide engineering group

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving highly automated manufacturing equipment to ensure maximum uptime and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
• Attend equipment breakdowns and minimise downtime
• Maintain conveyors, presses, robotics, automated machinery, and production equipment
• Work on three-phase electrical systems and industrial controls
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently
• Collaborate with a large engineering team to support operational performance

Candidate Requirements

• Level 3 Engineering Qualification or above (Electrical, Mechanical, Maintenance Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar)
• Experience working within manufacturing, production, FMCG, automation, industrial, or engineering environments
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding skills
• Knowledge of PPM and reactive maintenance
• Experience with automated machinery, conveyors, robotics, PLCs, or industrial equipment is advantageous
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively within a team environment

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer that invests heavily in both its facilities and employees. Whether you're looking to develop PLC skills, gain robotics experience, increase your earnings through overtime, or progress into leadership, this position provides a clear pathway for career advancement.

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