Maintenance Engineer
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – PLC Fault-Finding Specialist Wanted!Location: Coventry
Salary: £37,260 basic £3.50/hour shift allowance
Shift Pattern: Innovative 5 & 2, 12-hour day shifts
Benefits: 25 days holiday bank holidays £1,000 annual attendance bonus
Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer with sharp fault-finding skills and a solid grasp of PLCs? Ready to take your expertise into a fast-moving, heavy industrial environment where your skills will be tested and valued daily?
Orion is proud to be recruiting for a top-tier manufacturing powerhouse in Coventry – a business growing fast, running 24/7, and investing in its people and technology. We’re seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer who knows how to diagnose, interrogate, and solve problems using PLC logic – and who thrives under pressure.
What You’ll Be Doing
Rapid response to breakdowns and implementation of PPMs across critical plant machinery
Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical faults using PLC interrogation tools and diagnostic techniques
Working with sensor feedback and logic signals to determine root causes
Installing, commissioning, and maintaining CNC and foundry equipment
Delivering improvements through continuous improvement initiatives
Reading and interpreting electrical, mechanical, and PLC wiring diagrams
Supporting a proactive maintenance culture alongside a collaborative engineering team
What We’re Looking For
Strong PLC fault-finding ability – understanding how PLCs work, how to read the data, and how to isolate and resolve faults
Experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and a confident electrical understanding
Comfortable working with CNC machinery (training provided if needed)
NVQ Level 3 in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Resilient and adaptable – ready to take ownership on shift
Team-oriented with a proactive and flexible approach to engineering challenges
Why You’ll Love It Here
Competitive salary shift allowance
£1,000 annual attendance bonus
Generous 25 days holiday bank holidays
High-spec machinery, PLC-driven systems, and continual investment in tech and people
Work for a business that listens, supports, and evolves with its team
Your Shift Pattern: 5 & 2 – 12-Hour Days (41 Hours/Week)Week 1: Mon-Tue ON, Wed-Thu OFF, Fri-Sat ON
Week 2: Mon-Tue OFF, Wed-Thu ON, Fri-Sun OFF
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