Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Automation Maintenance Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a skilled Automation Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability and performance of our automated equipment and control systems. This hands‑on role is perfect for engineers with a strong automation or electrical background who enjoy diagnosing faults, improving system performance, and working with PLC controlled machinery. Candidates from any industry with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair automated production and control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with PLC controlled equipment, sensors, drives and control panels.
• Support planned preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Make PLC, HMI and parameter adjustments as required.
• Identify and implement improvements to system reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering teams and external contractors.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with site procedures.
• Complete maintenance records and technical reports.

• Previous experience in maintenance, automation or electrical engineering roles.
• Strong fault‑finding skills on automated machinery and control systems.
• Knowledge of PLC based systems, including fault diagnosis and basic modifications.
• Relevant electrical or automation qualification (apprenticeship, HNC/HND or equivalent experience).
• Willingness to work shifts and respond to call‑outs if required.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA/HMI platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider or similar.
• Understanding of industrial networks, drives, servos and instrumentation.

• Competitive salary with performance bonuses.
• Overtime pay and on‑call allowances.
• Pension scheme.
• Access to training programs for technical certifications.
• Opportunities for career progression.