Mechatronics Maintenance Engineer

Shillito Executive Search; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm based in Sheffield seeks a Mechatronics Maintenance Engineer to join their maintenance team. This role demands expertise in machine building and electrical/mechanical fault finding, supporting equipment maintenance in a heavy engineering environment. The ideal candidate should have an apprentice-level qualification in Mechatronics or similar, and be willing to work a rotating shift pattern. This position offers competitive hourly pay and excellent company benefits.

Benefits

Shift allowance

Long-term stability

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained or equivalent in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in machine building.
• Strong multi-skilled maintenance background required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical and mechanical fault finding, maintenance, and repair.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on site equipment.
• Work on machines built in-house, including commissioning and modifications.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical fault finding

Maintenance and repair on industrial machinery

PLC fault-finding experience

Multi-skilled maintenance background

Willingness to work rotating shifts

Education

Apprentice-trained or equivalent in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechatronics Maintenance Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Industry: Heavy Engineering

Shift Pattern: Two-shift rotation

Salary: Up to £19.50 per hour + shift allowance

A well-known and highly respected heavy engineering company based in Sheffield is looking to recruit a Mechatronics Maintenance Engineer to join their skilled maintenance team. This role is ideal for a Mechatronics Maintenance Engineer with a strong background in machine building, looking to work in a technically demanding environment with long-term stability and excellent company benefits.

The Role of the Mechatronics Maintenance Engineer

• Electrical and mechanical fault finding, maintenance, and repair on heavy industrial machinery
• Planned and reactive maintenance across site equipment
• Working on machines built in-house, including commissioning, modifications, and upgrades
• Fault finding on PLCs, motors, drives, sensors, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Supporting breakdown response to minimise downtime
• Working closely with engineering, build, and production teams
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with regulations

The Ideal Mechatronics Maintenance Engineer

• Apprentice-trained or equivalent in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience in machine building – essential
• Strong multi-skilled maintenance background within an industrial or heavy engineering environment
• Confident with both electrical and mechanical fault finding
• PLC fault-finding experience advantageous
• Willingness to work a rotating days and nights shift pattern

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