Maintenance Engineer – PLC & Robotics Specialist (OTE £60k+)

ATA Recruitment; Rushall; On-site; GBP 48,690 - 59,510; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 10%

Generous holidays

Overtime pay

Performance bonus

Tools & workwear provided

Progression opportunities

Job summary

ATA Recruitment is recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a market-leading manufacturing business at its Birmingham facility. The role includes industry-leading PLC and robotics training and a clear path for progression into senior engineering or leadership roles.

The package features a base salary of £54,100 with OTE above £60,000, 10% pension contribution, generous holiday allowance, premium overtime rates, and a performance bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Engineering Qualification or above (Electrical, Mechanical, Maintenance Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar).
• Experience in manufacturing, production, FMCG, automation, or engineering environments.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with automated machinery, conveyors, robotics, PLCs, or industrial equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Attend equipment breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Maintain conveyors, presses, robotics, automated machinery, and production equipment.
• Work on three-phase electrical systems and industrial controls.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with a large engineering team to support operational performance.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PPM maintenance

Robotics

PLC systems

Education

Level 3 Engineering Qualification or above

Tools

Siemens PLC

Robotics training

Industrial controls

Job description

ATA Recruitment is recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a market-leading manufacturing business at its Birmingham facility. The role includes industry-leading PLC and robotics training and a clear path for progression into senior engineering or leadership roles.

The package features a base salary of £54,100 with OTE above £60,000, 10% pension contribution, generous holiday allowance, premium overtime rates, and a performance bonus scheme.