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Maintenance Engineer

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Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
£46,000 + Annual Bonus + Double Match Pension (IF YOU put 5% they put 10%)
Overtime Readily Available – OTE £50,000
FANTASTIC Training + Progression Opportunities

MONDAY - FRIDAY DAYS ONLY AND FLEXI HOURS 

Why should You Join?

-        Joining a large business who are going through continuous investment and improvement throughout the business

-        They are currently expanding their function and looking to bring on multiskilled maintenance engineers with a healthy salary increase to improve the maintenance team further

-        A proper engineering environment with tons of options of training into robotics, PLC and further training mechanically

-        A great benefits package including a double match pension (15% total), lots of opportunities for O.T and a good holiday allowance.

The Company:

We are working with a prestigious client — a multisite business with over 80 years of UK experiences supplying to the construction sector. Operating a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Bedfordshire, this company offers long-term job security, an outstanding reputation, and nationwide success. The engineering department is known for its supportive culture, robust training programs, and clear career progression paths. They are currently looking to strengthen their engineering team by welcoming a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. 

Currently with £10 million worth of capex projetcs ongoing on site, you will be joining the compnay at a perfect time if your looking to get involved in projects

The Role:

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

Reactive Maintenance
Planned Preventive Maintenance
Mechanical fault finding and troubleshooting
Working on machinery Including Kilns, Hoppers, Packaging machines and more 
Working on mechanical systems such as conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and pumps
Repair and overhaul of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Candidate Requirements:

Our ideal Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will have:

A Level 3 qualification
Proven experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Willingness to work shifts
Strong team player with a positive, problem-solving attitude

Benefits:

Highly competitive base salary with annual reviews
Annual bonus paid every year
Double-match pension scheme (up to 15%)
Access to a generous training budget — further qualifications and skill development are actively encouraged
Clear progression paths to leadership and senior roles
Friendly, inclusive team culture and a clean, working environment
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

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