Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

£59,600

Shift – 4 on 4 off (days and nights)

Pension Training + Progression + Healthcare

Are you the kind of engineer who doesn’t just fix problems—but eliminates them for good?

We’re partnering with a major, well-established business at the forefront of its industry. With significant investment in modernisation and continuous improvement, this site is focused on driving reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance across its operations.

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role where your work will directly influence production stability and engineering standards.

I’ve personally supported the hiring manager for over four years and have seen first-hand the impact he has on his team—not just technically, but in shaping long-term career progression.

About the role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be the driving force behind improving the manufacturing equipment, reducing downtime in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the smooth running of the factory, by performing reactive and planned maintenance work.

• Taking ownership of looking after the workshop, ensuring all the tools are correctly stored as well as ordering new stock when necessary.

• Teaching junior members of the engineering team to company standard and to ensure their success where possible.

• Fault-finding on both the electrical and mechanical components. No programming required but need to have the ability to check I/O’s, read schematics.

The ideal candidate will have a working electrical knowledge.

About you:

To be considered for the Maintenance Engineer position, you should have the following:

• Experience in a multi-skilled environment and being able to work with electrical and mechanical equipment.

• Due to the nature of the work, you should be happy to work to food safety as well as health and safety requirements.

• Educated to Engineering Level 2 (Mech/Elec)

Why join our client?

• Very competitive salary with a very generous bonus scheme

• Structured 4 on / 4 off pattern – offering excellent work-life balance

• Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, investment-heavy environment

• Clear progression pathways within a global organisation

Why apply?

This isn’t just another maintenance role. It’s a chance to take ownership, influence strategy, and be part of a business that genuinely values engineering excellence.

If you’re ready to move from reactive to proactive—and make a real impact—this could be the move for 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