Maintenance Technician

Probe UK; Hall Green; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support automated production machinery and work with Plc controls. Enjoy a salary of £44,500 with potential earnings over £50,000 combining overtime. This role offers bespoke day shifts, excellent holidays, and ongoing training in a people-first culture.

Benefits

33 days holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Early finish every Friday

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer or Technician with experience in robotics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for automated machinery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventive and reactive maintenance for automated production machinery.
• Support Plc controlled automated lines and robotic cells.
• Diagnose and repair faults efficiently.
• Carry out robot fault finding and adjustments.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Experience in manufacturing or automated environments

Exposure to Plc controls

Robotics experience

Education

Time served apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Siemens Plc

Mitsubishi Plc

Allen Bradley Plc

ABB Robotics

Fanuc Robotics

KUKA Robotics

Kawasaki Robotics

Yaskawa/Motoman Robotics

Comau Robotics

Universal Robots

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician - Robots & Plc Controls – Birmingham (commutable from Solihull, Acocks Green, Garretts Green & Sheldon)

£44,500 + Overtime (OTE £50k+). Permanent Bespoke Days - No Nights. Join a Global Manufacturing Leader.

Are you a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Automation Engineer, or Maintenance Technician with experience in robotics or Plc controls? This is your chance to join a world class, well invested manufacturing facility offering advanced technology, job security, and a genuine people-first culture.

What’s in it for you

• Basic Salary: £44,500
• OTE: £50k+ with premium overtime rates
• Shifts: Bespoke days - no night shifts
• Holidays: 33 days (including bank holidays)
• Pension: Excellent company scheme
• Perks: Early finish every Friday
• Ongoing training & clear career development pathway

Your Role

• As part of the maintenance team, you will deliver preventive and reactive maintenance across automated production machinery
• Support Plc controlled automated lines and robotic cells
• Quickly diagnose & repair faults to minimise downtime
• Carry out robot fault finding, path adjustments and basic programming
• Work closely with production & engineering teams to improve efficiency

What We're Looking For

• Time served apprenticeship (electrical/mechanical) or equivalent
• Strong electrical fault finding ability
• Experience within manufacturing or automated environments
• Exposure to Plc controls (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley) and/or industrial robots
• Experience with any of the following is highly desirable: ABB | Fanuc | KUKA | Kawasaki | Yaskawa/Motoman | Comau | Universal Robots

Apply Today - Secure Your Future in cutting edge Automation Engineering

If you\'re an experienced Maintenance Engineer, Automation Specialist or Robotics Technician looking for a permanent bespoke days role with excellent pay, overtime and no nights, apply now and take the next step in your career.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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