Maintenance Engineer

Ata-Recruitment-Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 10%

Holiday allowance

Annual bonus

OEM training

Siemens PLC training

Robotics training

Career progression

Tools & PPE provided

Job summary

Ata-Recruitment-Ltd in Bristol is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a market-leading, highly automated manufacturing site. You will maintain a wide range of automated production equipment and support continuous improvement within a large engineering team.

You'll have access to extensive OEM, PLC and robotics training, with progression into senior engineering or leadership roles. The role requires a 5 on 5 off days/nights pattern and offers premium overtime benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance engineer in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work a 5 on 5 off days and nights pattern.
• Electrical or Mechanical multi-skilled background required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform fault finding.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Work on 3-phase systems, motors, sensors and control equipment.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects.
• Contribute to safe and efficient site operations.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance engineering

Shift pattern adaptability

Electrical/electronic troubleshooting

Education

Engineering qualification Level 3+

Tools

PLC programming

Robotics systems

3-phase electrical systems

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £55,000 - £57,000 OTE 65K
Shift Pattern: 5 on 5 off Continental Shifts (Days & Nights)

Benefits

• Up £55,000 basic salary with premium overtime available
• 10% pension contribution
• Generous holiday allowance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Extensive OEM training and qualifications
• Siemens PLC training
• Robotics training up to Level 3
• Career progression opportunities across a large UK group
• All tools, PPE and workwear provided

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a market-leading manufacturer at their modern, highly automated Leicester facility.

With over 80 years of success and a strong order book, this is an opportunity to join a secure, growing business that invests heavily in its people. You'll become part of a large and supportive engineering team where training, development and career progression are genuinely encouraged.

Whether you're looking to develop your electrical skills, gain PLC and robotics experience, or progress into leadership, this company offers a clear pathway to help you achieve your goals.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a wide range of automated production equipment, including:

• Automated production machinery
• Conveyors and material handling systems
• Presses and manufacturing equipment
• Robotics and automated systems
• Electrical and mechanical plant equipment

Key responsibilities include:

• Responding to equipment breakdowns and carrying out fault finding
• Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults
• Working on 3-phase systems, motors, sensors and control equipment
• Supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects
• Contributing to the safe and efficient operation of the site

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a positive team player who enjoys working within a collaborative maintenance environment and is keen to develop their skills.

Essential Requirements:

• Engineering qualification at Level 3 or above (Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled)
• Previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem solving skills
• Ability to work a 5 on 5 off and 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern

Why Apply?

• Join a financially secure, market-leading manufacturer
• Work in a highly automated facility with modern equipment
• Receive industry-recognised OEM, PLC and robotics training
• Earn excellent additional income through premium overtime
• Progress your career into senior engineering or leadership positions
• Be part of a large, supportive engineering team where your contribution is valued