Maintenance Engineer

We’re working with a global engineering business that designs, builds, and maintains high-end automated systems for major UK clients. They’re looking to expand their resident engineering team at a fully automated site in Stoke-on-Trent, supporting a 24/7 logistics operation that runs some of the most advanced equipment in the sector.

What’s on offer:
 Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST3) – fully automated logistics & distribution site
 Salary: £45,444 base + £5,000 shift allowance = £50,444 total
 Shifts: Monday–Friday rotating double days (6–2 / 2–10 / 10–6 incl. Sat AM finish)
⚙️ Overtime: 1.5x Saturdays | 2x Sundays | double time after 10PM
️ Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
 Benefits: Private healthcare, 6% pension, life assurance
 Training: IOSH, Safe Working at Height, IPATH & OEM-led system training
 Progression: Clear paths into Senior Engineer, Shift Lead, or Automation Specialist positions

The Role:
Join a dedicated on-site maintenance team supporting a high-speed automated system used for nationwide distribution.
The equipment includes stacker cranes, conveyors, palletisers, A-frames, robotics, and wrapping systems — all integrated with Siemens S7 controls.

You’ll be responsible for:

Delivering a 60/40 split of planned and reactive maintenance
Electrical fault-finding on sensors, relays, contactors, and inverters
Mechanical repairs on bearings, rollers, shafts, and pneumatics
I/O checking on Siemens PLCs (no programming required)
Supporting continuous improvement and ensuring safe working at height (up to 10m)
Who fits well:

Multi-skilled engineer with Level 3 qualification or higher
Experience in automated, logistics, or FMCG environments
Confident fault-finding and problem-solving under pressure
Proactive and reliable, with strong teamwork and communication skills
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-invested, forward-thinking engineering business offering stability, technical development, and long-term career growth.

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