Job Description
Maintenance Engineer
Location: Wednesbury
Salary: £50,000 (Nights) + Overtime
Shifts: Double Days OR Nights
Holidays: 27 Days + Bank Holidays
Training: PLC, CNC, FLT & HNC Progression
The Company
A global manufacturer with multiple UK sites is looking for experienced Maintenance Engineers to join their growing team. Supplying directly into the automotive sector, they are recognised for their cutting-edge automation and robotics facilities, including CNC machining and special-purpose equipment.
The business has seen significant growth over the past decade, employing over 1,000 staff in the UK and working with some of the world s leading automotive brands. With strong investment in training, continuous improvement, and long-term contracts, this is an exciting time to join a forward-thinking engineering environment.
The Role Maintenance Engineer
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring site reliability and supporting high-volume manufacturing through a mix of planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain CNC machines, robotics (KUKA & ABB), conveyors, and special-purpose equipment.
- Electrical fault finding on 3-phase motors, sensors, relays, and drives.
- Mechanical work including pneumatics, hydraulics, spindles, ball screws, and tool changers.
- Work with Siemens S7 PLCs at I/O level (training available).
- Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
- Record and plan maintenance activities using IT systems.
About You
Essentials:
- Time-served Apprenticeship or Level 3 Qualification (Electrical or Mechanical).
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong electrical fault-finding ability.
- Mechanical knowledge including pneumatics and hydraulics.
- Ability to carry out component replacement.
Desirable:
- CNC maintenance background.
- Exposure to robotics (KUKA or ABB).
- Automotive sector experience.
- Multi-skilled across both mechanical & electrical.
The Benefits
As a Maintenance Engineer, you can expect:
- £50,000 (Nights) + overtime
- Overtime rates: 1.33 (first 2 hours), 1.5 (Saturday), 2.0 (Sunday)
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- 3% employee / 6% employer pension contribution
- Life Assurance x2
- PLC, CNC, robotics + HNC progression
- Career growth opportunities into specialist or leadership roles
- Long-term stability with a global manufacturer
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
