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Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 49,000 - 53,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands (County)

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Job Title: Mechatronics Technician (Electrical Bias)
Department: Engineering & Maintenance
Location: Wolverhampton
Reporting To: Engineering Manager

Overview

An established manufacturing organisation is seeking a skilled Electrically Biased Mechatronics Technician to support the ongoing maintenance and optimisation of high-volume production equipment. This role is critical in ensuring operational efficiency, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Qualifications & Experience

  * Recognised electrical engineering qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent), or demonstrable hands-on experience at an equivalent level

  * Proven background in electrical maintenance within a high-volume manufacturing or production environment

  * Strong working knowledge of PLC systems, including Siemens S7 and/or Allen Bradley

  * Multi-skilled capability with a willingness to support mechanical maintenance activities where required

Key Responsibilities

  * Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery to maximise uptime and efficiency

  * Complete all maintenance documentation, data recording, and reporting accurately and within required timeframes

  * Perform preventative maintenance and condition-based monitoring activities

  * Interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and technical drawings

  * Support installation and upgrade projects, including cabling, containment systems, and electrical infrastructure

  * Work with systems involving pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLC controls

  * Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards

  * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practice

  * Provide cross-functional support to other maintenance personnel when required

  * Participate in training and development to remain compliant with current legislation and industry standards

  * Communicate effectively across all levels of the business

  * Support shift cover, overtime, and call-out requirements as needed

Skills & Competencies

  * Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability

  * Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment

  * Team-oriented with the ability to support and influence others

  * Good numerical and IT skills, including maintenance management systems

  * Flexible, proactive, and committed to ongoing learning and development

Technical Knowledge

  * Electrical systems and wiring regulations

  * PLC fault finding and basic programming awareness

  * Pneumatics and hydraulics (basic level)

  * Fabrication and basic welding (desirable)

  * General mechanical fitting skills

Working Environment

This role operates within a fast-paced, results-driven manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  * Strong decision-making capability

  * Clear and effective communication skills

  * A flexible and proactive approach aligned with business objectives

Working Hours

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (rotating)

Shifts:

Days: 05:45 – 18:00

Nights: 17:45 – 06:00

Includes 2 days followed by 2 nights within each rotation

Salary & Benefits

Base Salary: £49,725.96 per annum

Lifestyle Payment: £48.77 per day for Saturdays and Sundays worked as part of the normal shift rota (not applicable to overtime or annual leave)

Pension Scheme

Auto-enrolment after 3 months

Standard contribution: 4% employee / 4% employer

Optional enhanced scheme:

5% employee / 5% employer (1–5 years’ service)

5% employee / 6.25% employer (5–10 years’ service)

5% employee / 7.5% employer (10+ years’ service)

Death in Service Cover included for pension scheme members

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