Maintenance Engineer (Night Shift)

Automation Experts; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Shift Allowance

WeDoCare bonus

Job summary

Automation Experts in the West Midlands is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for night shifts to maintain and improve automated manufacturing systems. You will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

The role offers a competitive salary (£43,000-£47,000), a shift allowance, pension and life assurance, plus a generous bonus program.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on fault-finding on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with PLC automation and control panels.
• Strong problem-solving and practical, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on production machinery and facilities.
• Provide first-line fault finding and repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Work with downtime and OEE data to improve equipment uptime.
• Fault-find across PLC automation, safety systems and control panels.
• Support continuous improvement and project activities.
• Work with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Assist with spare parts management and site maintenance activities.
• Provide technical support when required.
• Mentor apprentices and support their development.
• Maintain machinery in line with TPM schedules and company standards.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PLC automation

S5/S7 & TIA Portal

Troubleshooting

Education

HNC or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

TIA Portal

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Night Shift)

£43,000 - £47,000 + Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance, Shift Allowance

Ref: 23865

With the role located in the West Midlands, this role would be commutable from Nuneaton, Leicester, Coventry, Birmingham, Tamworth and surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer looking to develop within a modern, highly automated manufacturing environment. Joining a global, family-owned engineering group, you'll work with advanced mechatronic systems while benefiting from strong technical development, long-term career progression and an excellent overall package.

This role offers a great mix of hands-on fault finding, preventative maintenance, continuous improvement and automation support within a fast-paced production environment.

Maintenance Engineer - The Role:

• Carry out preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on production machinery and facilities
• Provide first-line fault finding and repairs to minimise production downtime
• Work with machine downtime and OEE data to improve equipment uptime
• Fault-find across PLC automation, safety systems and control panels
• Support continuous improvement and project activities
• Work with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Assist with spare parts management and site maintenance activities
• Provide technical support when required
• Mentor apprentices and support their development
• Maintain machinery in line with TPM schedules and company standards

Maintenance Engineer - What We're Looking For:

• HNC or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical or Electronic Engineering
• Minimum 1 year's experience in a similar maintenance role
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
• Experience with PLC automation, safety systems and control panels
• S5, S7 and TIA Portal fault-finding experience would be advantageous
• 18th Edition electrical qualification would be advantageous
• Knowledge of electro-pneumatics, hydraulics, machining and machine technology
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands‑on approach
• Comfortable working independently and within a team under time pressure

Why Join?

• Global engineering business with strong long-term stability
• Excellent technical development and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary plus shift allowance and #WeDoCare bonus
• Work with advanced automated and mechatronic systems
• Strong benefits package including pension and life assurance
• Additional hours paid at 1.25x Sunday - Thursday and 1.5x Friday - Saturday

Night Shift Hours:

• Sunday: 20:50 - 06:00
• Monday - Thursday: 22:30 - 06:00
• Shift Allowance: £1.00 per hour
• #WeDoCare Bonus: Up to £1.50 per hour, potentially worth around £2,000 per year.

Indicative hourly rates:

• Level 1: £21.99 per hour
• Level 2: £24.09 per hour