Maintenance Engineer

Piccadilly
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Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Role: Maintenance Engineer
Shift: Monday to Friday Days Only
Location: Tamworth
Salary: £45,000, Healthy Pension, Training and more
The Company
ATA Recruitment are proud to be working is a global leader in logistics and transportation, offering integrated solutions that leverage cutting-edge engineering and technology to optimize supply chain management. he company excels in designing and implementing innovative systems for package delivery, automated sorting, data analytics, and real-time tracking, which have revolutionized the industry.
With a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence, the engineering team drives the development of new infrastructure, tools, and solutions to meet the evolving needs of customers worldwide. On this site in Tamworth, they are currently going through lots of investment and there is lots, including new scan tunnels, millions of pounds into a new PLC and a long term projects plan as well
The Role
As a Maintenance Engineer you will:
• Perform Preventive and Reactive Maintenance (PPMs/TPMs) based on OEM instructions
• Daily use of SAP and Microsoft tools to track and manage maintenance
• Carry out both mechanical and electrical duties, maintaining a variety of systems
• Support the upkeep of automated equipment, robotics, welding machines, and conveyors
• Fault-find electrical sensors, motors, pneumatic systems
The Engineer:
In a Maintenance Engineer we are looking for:

  • A recognised Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Qualification
  • A motivated engineer who has an adaptable working attitude
  • Experience working withing Automated Logistics or FMCG (Desirable)
  • An engineer who will be able to perform under high pressure scenarios but still delivering quality
    The Salary and shifts
    As a Maintenance Engineer you will:
  • Receive an annual salary of £45,000
  • Working a Monday – Friday days role, various hours depending on your preference
  • Have the opportunity to work overtime paid 1.5x Mon-Saturday and 2.0x time on Sunday
  • Have the prospect to earn annual leave that comes with length of service every year
  • Earn extra holiday and double time on a Bank Holiday – you will be paid Double time and also get the time back in Lieu to take an extra holiday
  • An annual tuition bonus
  • Healthy pension contribution from the client also
    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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