Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 54,100 - 60,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% pension contribution

Generous holiday allowance

Premium overtime rates up to double

Job summary

ATA Recruitment is seeking a multi‑skilled Maintenance Engineer for a modern Cannock manufacturing facility to maintain and improve highly automated machinery, optimise uptime and production efficiency, and support continuous improvement projects.

The role features a 4 on 4 off continental days/nights schedule, a £54,100 basic salary with OTE above £60k, 10% pension, generous holiday, premium overtime, and extensive Siemens PLC and robotics training with progression into senior engineering roles.

Qualifications

• Level3 engineering qualification and manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Attend equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime and ensure uptime.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PPM maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Level3 engineering qualification

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Robotics

Industrial controls

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: North Birmingham

Schedule: 4 on 4 off continental shifts (days and nights)

Salary: £54,100 basic, OTE exceeding £60,000

We are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a market‑leading manufacturing business at its modern, automated production facility in Cannock. This role offers excellent training, progression, and earning potential.

What’s on offer

• £54,100 basic salary
• OT exceeding £60,000
• 10% pension contribution
• Generous holiday allowance
• Premium overtime rates up to double time
• Performance bonus scheme
• Siemens PLC training
• Robotics training
• Level3 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 maintain and improve 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

• Level3 engineering qualification
• Experience working within manufacturing, production, 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

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal‑opportunity 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.