Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Tankersley; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double shifts

State Pension

25 days holiday

Job summary

ATA Recruitment are partnering with a major UK operation based in Barnsley (S74) to recruit a Maintenance Engineer for a state-of-the-art automated logistics facility.

You will cover reactive and planned maintenance across conveyors and sortation systems, fault find mechanically and electrically, and support PLC-controlled equipment while benefiting from structured development pathways and future progression into senior roles.

Qualifications

• A recognised Level 3 qualification in Engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC, Apprenticeship or equivalent)
• Ability to fault find mechanically and electrically and be able to isolate equipment effectively
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, hand‑on approach with a focus on reliability rather than firefighting.

Responsibilities

• Reactive and planned maintenance across automated conveyor and sortation systems.
• Mechanical fault finding on conveyors, monorail systems, pneumatics, bearings, belts, sprockets, and rollers.
• Electrical fault finding using a multimeter, reading schematics, working in control panels, and changing drives and inverters.
• Monitoring PLC-controlled systems and supporting basic diagnostics (training provided).
• Working on equipment such as sorters, conveyors, barcode scanners, booms, and high‑speed camera systems.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical faults

Electrical faults

PLC awareness

Education

Engineering Level 3 qualification

Tools

Multimeter

Inverters

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - £50,750 - Barnsley (S74)

Double Days (10am-6pm/5pm-2am) - State Pension + 25 Days Holiday

About the client

ATA are supporting a major UK operation in their brand new facility based in Barnsley. Following a full rebrand and significant cultural shift, the business is undergoing large-scale investment, digital transformation, and expansion into international markets. With modern automation, growing volumes, and a renewed focus on engineering development, this is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a stable and improving site with long-term potential.

Training & development

This role offers:

• structured development pathways
• PLC awareness training including Profibus/Profinet courses,
• Future progression into senior or team leader roles as the engineering structure continues to evolve.

Why you should apply

This is a strong opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer seeking stability, modern automation exposure, and a less pressured environment compared to heavy manufacturing, while still benefiting from site investment, new training, and long-term growth plans.

What you'll be doing

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for keeping a state-of-the‑art fast‑paced automated logistics facility running efficiently, with a strong focus on reducing downtime and improving reliability. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reactive and planned maintenance across automated conveyor and sortation systems.
• Mechanical fault finding on conveyors, monorail systems, pneumatics, bearings, belts, sprockets, and rollers.
• Electrical fault finding using a multimeter, reading schematics, working in control panels, and changing drives and inverters.
• Monitoring PLC-controlled systems and supporting basic diagnostics (training provided).
• Working on equipment such as sorters, conveyors, barcode scanners, booms, and high‑speed camera systems.

What the client is looking for

To succeed as a Maintenance Engineer, you'll need:

• A recognised Level 3 qualification in Engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC, Apprenticeship or equivalent)
• Ability to fault find mechanically and electrically and be able to isolate equipment effectively
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, hand‑on approach with a focus on reliability rather than firefighting.

If you think you're the right Maintenance Engineer for this role, apply today or contact (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

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