Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Maintenance Engineer with mechanical bias in Birmingham. The role offers a salary of £52,000 plus bonuses, and focuses on machinery maintenance within a heavy industry setting. The ideal candidate will have engineering qualifications and experience in medium to heavy industries. Join a multi-billion-pound group and be part of an essential team in the production process.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and courses

Premium overtime rates

Quarterly company bonus scheme

33 days holiday

Paid overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in medium to heavy industry.
• Attention to detail and a keenness for safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery across the factory and manage a critical production process.
• Oversee maintenance and continuous improvement ideas.
• Read, interpret, and mark up electrical drawings.
• Work in a heavy industry environment.

Skills

Electrical drawing interpretation

Variable speed drives

High voltage experience

AC/DC drives

PLC and SCADA

Maintenance planning

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering qualifications at Level 3+ or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical biased

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £52,000 + Company Bonuses + Premium Overtime Rates + Specialist Training + OEM Courses

On-Target Earnings: £60,000+

Shifts: 4 on 4 off rotation (days and nights)

Join a multi-billion-pound group and be a vital part of the business.

Benefits

• Real input into a critical part of the business
• Comprehensive training, courses, and potential to earn on top of basic salary
• Paid overtime opportunities, up to double time
• Quarterly company bonus scheme
• 33 days holiday

The Company

Our client is a leading manufacturing business with a widespread network and multiple sites across the UK. They supply bespoke products to diverse industries, including military, aerospace, and public sectors. The machinery in this role is exclusive and rare, with only a limited number of similar machines worldwide.

Role and Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery across the factory and manage a critical part of the production process
• Oversee maintenance and continuous improvement ideas for the entire area
• Read, interpret, and mark up electrical drawings
• Understand the setup and configuration of variable speed drives
• Work with high voltage (ideally)
• Follow IEE wiring regulations; experience with AC/DC drives, PLC, SCADA, and traditional control methodologies
• Maintain an organized PPM schedule and handle reactive maintenance tasks
• Prepare handovers and shift reports
• Work in a heavy industry environment with large capital-intensive equipment (conveyors, cranes, presses, heat treatment, vacuum equipment)

Qualifications

• Medium to heavy industry experience
• Engineering qualifications at Level 3+ or equivalent
• A keenness for safety and attention to detail

Additional Information

Our client offers a detailed training plan, bespoke training on specialist equipment, and a strong commitment to growth and success. The employer is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from all suitably qualified persons are welcome regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.