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Maintenance Engineer

Cheslyn Hay
6 days ago
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Maintenance Engineer

Location: Cannock, West Midlands, Birmingham

Salary: £52,000

OTE: £60,000+

Benefits: 10% Pension, generous holiday allowance, excellent overtime opportunities

Training Available: Various OEM certificates and qualifications including Siemens PLC and robotics training up to a level 3!

Shifts Available: 4 on 4 off Continentals (Days and Nights)

The Company:
Join our client's state-of-the-art facility in Cannock as a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer. Our client is a leading UK business with over 80 years of experience in supplying construction and civils companies. With a stellar reputation and a robust order book, this is a secure opportunity for long-term employment. The company strongly believes in professional development and provides extensive training and growth prospects. Training includes PLC training, robotics, mechanical to electrical qualifications and much more. 

Our client is part of large group so opportunity to progress onsite and across the region is available.

They are looking for a team player who enjoys the culture of being in a large maintenance team and someone who wants to bring positive energy to the table.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual that is looking for a career with a market leading company, with excellent prospects for the successful applicant to grow with the company and work closely within a maintenance team.

Overview of Maintenance Engineer Role:
As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of highly automated industrial equipment in our brand-new factory. This includes large capital-intensive machinery, conveyors, presses, robotics, and more. Your key responsibilities will include:

Ensuring the smooth running of all machinery on site
Attending to equipment breakdowns and performing reactive maintenance tasks
Conducting maintenance on various equipment,
Working on 3 phase machinery and various electrical components.
Balancing reactive and planned preventive maintenance (PPM)
Contributing to the continuous improvement culture and taking ownership of individual projects as you progress in your career.
Candidate Requirements:
Hold a relevant engineering qualification at Level 3 or above.

Benefits:

Excellent overtime opportunities, paid at premium rates.
Potential for career growth into leadership positions for candidates currently in engineering roles.
Access to comprehensive OEM and formal qualification training.
All tools and workwear provided.
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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