Maintenance Engineer


Company:	Keyplant Automation Ltd
Salary:	Attendance Bonus
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leek, ST13 6BW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	29 Aug 2026

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Summary

Full-Time, Permanent Position | Immediate Start Available

Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–5:00pm

Friday: 7:30am–4:00pm

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience.

Key Plant Automation Ltd is a leading provider of innovative automation solutions, specialising in advanced welding, positioning, and robotic systems. Alongside manufacturing new equipment, we also refurbish and maintain a wide range of industrial machinery for customers across the UK and internationally.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer to join our growing team. This is a hands-on role involving the refurbishment, repair, servicing, and testing of 1 and 2-axis electrically powered machinery, ensuring equipment is restored to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Refurbish, repair, and service 1 and 2-axis electrically powered machinery.

Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults.

Replace and repair electrical and mechanical components as required.

Carry out preventative maintenance and functional testing.

Read and interpret electrical drawings and engineering documentation.

Inspect machinery to identify wear, damage, or potential failures.

Work safely in accordance with company procedures and Health & Safety legislation.

Assist with machine commissioning and final testing where required.

Support continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Previous experience in a maintenance, service, or refurbishment engineering role.

Good electrical fault-finding and mechanical repair skills.

Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings.

Experience working with industrial machinery or automation equipment.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good communication and organisational skills.

A proactive and positive approach to work.

Desirable (but not essential)

Experience with welding positioners, manipulators, or rotating equipment.

Knowledge of electric motors, gearboxes, limit switches, and control systems.

FLT or overhead crane experience.

Experience using hand and power tools in an engineering environment.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience.

Company pension (NEST).

Attendance bonus.

Company-supplied workwear and PPE.

Ongoing training and development.

Opportunities for career progression.

Secure, permanent employment within a growing engineering company.

Overtime opportunities.

Free on-site secure parking.

Holiday entitlement: 20 days plus 8 bank holidays, with an additional birthday holiday.

The company operates a shutdown over the Christmas period.

About Key Plant Automation Ltd

Key Plant Automation Ltd is a global leader in welding and robot manipulation. We provide bespoke automation solutions to a world-class customer base and design and manufacture high-precision mechanical and electrical systems for use in:

Wind turbine production.

The nuclear and defence sectors.

General engineering.

Oil and gas industries.

We integrate welding equipment into turnkey welding systems and continue to grow as a progressive and forward-thinking engineering company.

If you're a practical engineer who enjoys fault-finding, refurbishing machinery, and working on varied engineering projects, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply: Please submit your CV through Indeed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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