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Maintenance Engineer; PLC Fault

Job in Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listing for: Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Maintenance Engineer (PLC Fault Finding) £47,000 - £52,000  Overtime OTE 57k  Training  Company Benefits Hounslow, London Are you an Maintenance Engineer able to fault find on PLCs, looking for a truly unique opportunity working within a large site at Heathrow Airport, on a range of bespoke industrial equipment as a leading technical expert? In this days-based role you will be working on industrial lifting and material handling equipment, including conveyors, motors, and relays for example, with a heavy emphasis on PLCs and software related issues.

You will be working days however there will need to be flexibility for an occasional night shift paid at a premium, roughly once a fortnight if needed. This internationally renowned company were founded in the 1940's and boast a huge presence within the automotive, retail, and airport industries. They pride themselves on their staff retention and progression of employees into senior roles, looking to continue their organic growth for years to come.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer with Siemens controls experience looking to join an established, reputable company offering a technically challenging and varied role working primarily within Heathrow Airport.

The Role:

Performing maintenance on cargo handling equipment, mechanically and electrically Editing PLCs, reviewing electrical schematics, and fault finding 90% based in Heathrow Airport, some travel to other airports required Monday to Friday, 7:30/8:30am start, 3:30/4:30pm finish, flexibility to work occasional nights Overtime paid at 1.3x, weekends 1.5x

The Person :
Maintenance Engineer Able to fault find on PLCs Full UK driving license Reference number: BBBH
23292 Maintenance, Engineer, Technician, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, Industrial, Heavy, Machinery, PLC, Programming, Programmer, Hounslow, London, Heathrow, Staines, Slough If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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