via reed · 9 June 2026 ·1 day ago

Maintenance Engineer

Shorterm Group
Wolverhampton Contract GBP 74,100 – 78,000
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Location: Wolverhampton
Rate: £38-40 per hour (Umbrella PAYE)
Salary Equivalent: £56-58k
Premium Overtime available at Weekends
Shift Pattern: Double Days (This will possibly change at the end of 2026)
Contract: Temp-to-perm

Overview

A great opportunity to join a modern manufacturing environment supporting advanced automated production technologies. You'll be part of a skilled maintenance team responsible for ensuring high-volume machinery and systems operate reliably and safely. Ongoing technical training is provided, including development on major PLC and robotics platforms.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will support state of the art automated equipment and advanced EV manufacturing technologies-ensuring the line runs safely, smoothly, and reliably.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Working as part of a high-performing maintenance team to deliver safe, efficient production output

  • Ensuring maximum equipment uptime across automated and robotic systems

  • Maintaining, diagnosing, and improving complex manufacturing technologies

  • Conducting machinery audits and ensuring equipment meets electrical and safety standards

  • Performing Preventative Maintenance (PM) to an exceptional standard and documenting improvement opportunities

  • Supporting major breakdowns while independently managing smaller tasks and line monitoring

  • Contributing to automation and equipment improvement projects

  • Promoting and maintaining safe working practices across the production environment
What You'll Need:
  • A relevant formal qualification: Indentured apprenticeship, or Level 3 BTEC (or equivalent) in mechanical/electrical maintenance or engineering

  • Ideally have previous experience maintaining machinery in an automotive, production, or automated environment

  • Strong skills in either Mechanical, Electrical, or Pneumatics maintenance

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider maintenance team
Additional Information
  • Right to work in the UK required

  • Training and upskilling opportunities available

  • Open to candidates from all industry backgrounds
If interested, please apply with your most up-to-date CV and someone from the team will be in touch.

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