Maintenance Engineer
Job in
Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 3EP, Wales, UK
Listed on 2026-09-01
Listing for:
ATA Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Role You'll join a team of experienced Maintenance Engineers working on a wide range of automated material-handling equipment, including:
Automated cranes Roller and chain conveyors Lift tables Rotation tables Shuttle cars Motors and gearboxes Sensors and control panels The role is approximately 75% planned preventative and 25% reactive maintenance , giving you the opportunity to work proactively while still getting involved in hands-on fault finding on a range of mechanical and electrical components across the site What You'll Be Doing Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across highly automated equipment Responding to reactive breakdowns and carrying out effective fault finding Working across both electrical and mechanical systems Inspecting, cleaning and lubricating mechanical components Diagnosing faults involving motors, sensors, control panels and conveyors Working with chains, sprockets, bearings and gearboxes Carrying out basic PLC diagnostics and checking I/O on Siemens S7 systems Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Supporting root cause analysis and helping to prevent repeat failures Working closely with operators to maintain equipment reliability What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is confident working in an automated environment and enjoys getting hands-on with both electrical and mechanical equipment.
You'll ideally have: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent At least 2 years' experience working in an automated environment Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills An understanding of PLCs, ideally Siemens S7 A genuine passion for engineering and continuous improvement Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to belong, develop and make an impact within the team.
Career Development This isn't simply a maintenance role — there is a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career within the business. The Engineering Manager is looking to strengthen the team's technical capability and develop the next generation of talent. For the right person, there are opportunities to progress in two directions :
Leadership: develop towards a management position Technical: progress through continuous improvement, root cause analysis or controls You'll receive strong on-the-job training and will be supported by an experienced team. What's On Offer? £53,000 salary including shift allowance 4-on, 4-off shift pattern 12-hour shifts – 2 days, 2 nights 28 days' holiday 8% pension contribution Private healthcare Private dental cover Life assurance Overtime available at enhanced rates Excellent long-term career progression Hands-on training and development Opportunity to work with some of the most advanced automated equipment in the industry The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to move beyond simply reacting to breakdowns and become a key part of a team focused on reliability, continuous improvement and root cause analysis .
If you're passionate about engineering, enjoy working with automation and want to develop your career within a global organisation, we'd like to hear from you. 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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