Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment Ltd; Upton Cheyney; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Training & progression

Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

ATA Recruitment are partnering with a well-established, family-run business for a Maintenance Engineer role at their Hayes site. The role offers a competitive £58,000 salary with overtime, plus training and progression opportunities.

You will respond to breakdowns, investigate root causes, work on electrical systems and mechanical components, and support continuous improvement alongside production teams.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised engineering qualification.
• Confidently work on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns, perform root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and project work across the site.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical maintenance

Education

Recognised engineering qualification

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Hayes

Sunday - Thursday - Nights

£58,000 + Overtime + Training & Progression

The Company

ATA Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-established, family-run business that has been successfully operating across the UK for over 50 years. Supplying high-quality food products to leading supermarkets, major restaurant chains, and global hospitality brands, the company is now entering an exciting phase of growth.

As part of this expansion, they are looking to welcome a talented Maintenance Engineer to their Hayes site—offering the opportunity to play a key role in driving engineering excellence and continuous improvement across a highly automated facility.

The Role

• Respond to breakdowns efficiently, carrying out root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support exciting project work across the site


• Work on a wide range of electrical systems, including sensors, motors (single & three phase), relays, contactors, and inverters


• Maintain and repair mechanical components such as bearings, belts, rollers, and shafts


• Collaborate closely with production teams, attending daily meetings and ensuring smooth operational performance

The Candidate

• Holds a recognised engineering qualification


• Is confident working both electrically and mechanically


• Has strong communication skills and can work independently or as part of a team


• Has experience within the food industry (desirable, but not essential)


• Is motivated to grow and develop within a forward-thinking engineering team

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary of £54,000


• Overtime opportunities to boost earnings


• Comprehensive healthcare package (including dental and additional wellbeing perks)


• Ongoing training and development, with opportunities for external courses


• Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) for occasional weekend work


• Increased flexibility in working hours after your initial onboarding period


• The chance to join a growing company where your input genuinely makes an impact

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