Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer: PLC & Automation Expert

The Curve Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Curve Group is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for our Birmingham-area manufacturing site. The role covers electrical and mechanical maintenance across plant, building equipment and automated lines.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault-find PLCs, install electrical systems, and maintain CMMS schedules. A strong safety mindset and hands-on approach are essential for keeping equipment reliable and production targets met.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Engineering.
• 18th Edition electrical qualification.
• Experience with PLC systems and electrical controls.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Apprentice-trained engineering background preferred.
• Experience with high-temperature ovens and blow moulders advantageous.
• Strong health & safety understanding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance across plant, machinery and building equipment.
• Complete planned preventative and reactive maintenance within agreed timeframes.
• Fault-find and repair automated manufacturing equipment.
• Carry out electrical installations in line with current regulations.
• Support installation, commissioning and maintenance of automated equipment.
• Diagnose electrical control issues, including PLC fault-finding.
• Work with AC/DC drives, motors and pumps.
• Undertake mechanical repairs and support other engineering disciplines.
• Maintain and document preventative maintenance schedules using a CMMS.
• Identify recurring faults and develop solutions to improve reliability.
• Work independently and as part of a team to achieve targets.
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety policies.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC fault-finding

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

City & Guilds Level 3

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Curve Group is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for our Birmingham-area manufacturing site. The role covers electrical and mechanical maintenance across plant, building equipment and automated lines.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault-find PLCs, install electrical systems, and maintain CMMS schedules. A strong safety mindset and hands-on approach are essential for keeping equipment reliable and production targets met.