ATA Recruitment
Maintenance Engineer
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Maintenance Engineer – £48,000–£53,000 DOE, annual bonus
Hucknall | 3 on 3 off | Days & Nights | 12-hour shifts
The Opportunity
ATA Recruitment is currently working with a market-leading aerospace manufacturer experiencing significant growth and investment across its UK operations.
The business has grown by 23% and recently invested in a second site, with a strong order book supporting continued expansion. With annual turnover currently around £78 million, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established and financially secure engineering business at an exciting stage of its growth.
The site itself is modern, clean, and exceptionally well maintained, with significant investment in equipment and facilities. Employee engagement is also extremely strong, with more than 90% of employees proud to work for the business and aligned with its goals.
We are now looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team on a 3 on 3 off, 12-hour days and nights shift pattern.
What's on Offer?
- £48,000–£53,000 salary, depending on experience
- 3 on 3 off shift pattern
- 12-hour shifts – days and nights
- 1.5x overtime rate
- Production-related bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday + your birthday
- Enhanced holiday entitlement with length of service
- Private healthcare
- Mental health support, including free counselling
- Dental cashback scheme
- Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Bike-to-work scheme
- Tools and toolbox provided
- Full training and development
- Opportunity to work on exciting engineering projects
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The Role
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance of a range of PLC-controlled manufacturing machinery.
You will work as part of a close-knit engineering team, supporting production, improving equipment reliability, and contributing to ongoing site investment projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) using the Idhammar CMMS system
- Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns and equipment faults
- Complete electrical and mechanical fault finding
- Diagnose faults on PLC-controlled machinery
- Support equipment upgrades and machine installations
- Work alongside OEMs on engineering and improvement projects
- Complete root cause analysis following breakdowns
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
- Support the engineering team with projects designed to improve equipment reliability and efficiency
About You
We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer who enjoys working in a proactive manufacturing environment.
You should have:
- Multi-skilled maintenance experience, with either an electrical or mechanical bias
- Previous experience maintaining manufacturing or process machinery
- An apprenticeship or equivalent engineering training
- A recognised Level 3 engineering qualification or above
- Experience with both planned and reactive maintenance
- Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding ability
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
- The ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit engineering team
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PLC experience would be advantageous, but full training can be provided on site-specific systems and equipment.
Why Join?
This is more than a standard Maintenance Engineer position.
You will be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people, equipment, and facilities. The engineering manager places technical development and progression at the heart of the team, providing engineers with the training, tools, and support required to succeed.
If you're looking for a stable, well-invested manufacturing environment, excellent earning potential through overtime and bonus opportunities, and a shift pattern that gives you plenty of time off, this could be an excellent next step.
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If you think you are the right Maintenance Engineer for this opportunity, click Apply Now, call Ashton on, or email your CV to.
ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation, and General Engineering recruitment across both permanent and contract positions. Contact us today for more engineering opportunities.
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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