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ZF Friedrichshafen
ZF Friedrichshafen

Known for its design, research and development, and manufacturing activities in the automotive industry and is one of the largest automotive suppli...

Maintenance Engineer

RoleEngineering
LevelMid Level
WorkOn-site
TypeFull-time
Posted2 months ago
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Req ID 78907 | Darlaston, United Kingdom, ZF Lemforder UK Limited

About the Team:

Working within a team of multi-skilled maintenance engineers to maximise machine uptime while minimising unplanned downtime. The department work on all areas of maintenance for the plant equipment and site and involves preventative and reactive maintenance on CNC machines, assembly processes, robotics. There is a job role for a double-day shift pattern but the site operates on a 24 hour basis with a permanent night shift and a job role for a night shift pattern.

What you can look forward to as Maintenance Engineer:

  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies

  • Respond to equipment breakdowns with thorough fault-finding (electrical and mechanical)

  • Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on CNC machinery and assembly equipment

  • Complete service tasks and documentation using the CMMS system

  • Support all maintenance activities to meet departmental goals

  • Contribute to and maintain 5S workplace organization standards

  • Use SAP or other IT tools to record maintenance activities

  • Assist in TPM/PPM follow-up actions and support continuous improvement initiatives

Your Profile as Maintenance Engineer:

  • Completed apprenticeship in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics discipline; HNC qualification preferred

  • Strong electrical bias preferred with proven mechanical skills; CNC and PLC experience highly valued

  • Experience with KUKA or other industrial robotics is an advantage

  • Solid IT skills, especially in MS Office and maintenance systems

  • Hands-on experience in maintenance/engineering with a practical problem-solving approach

  • Clear communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative and respectful working style

  • Willingness to support and mentor apprentices in their development

Why you should choose ZF in Darlaston:

  • Double-day shift pattern: Compensation up to £39,105 plus £2,895.48 shift allowance, depending on experience and qualifications. Hours of work will normally be 37 per week

  • Night shift pattern: Compensation up to £47,5k plus £6,5k shift allowance, depending on experience and qualifications. Hours of work will normally be 45 per week

  • Pension (up to 6% contribution from company with 3% contribution from employee)

  • 32 days holiday, plus statutory days

  • 2x Life Assurance cover

  • Health Cashplan

Be part of our ZF team as Maintenance Engineer and apply now!

Contact

Anne Jügling

+49 211 584 2099

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About ZF Friedrichshafen

ZF Friedrichshafen

ZF Friedrichshafen AG, also known as ZF Group, originally Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen, and commonly abbreviated to ZF, is a German technology manufacturing company that supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology.

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Compensation

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Culture

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Career

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Management

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Pros

Supportive management and great team culture

Excellent health benefits and retirement plans

Flexible working hours and remote work options

Cons

Heavy workload and frequent overtime

High-pressure and stressful environment

Limited growth opportunities

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Duration

14-28 weeks

Offer rate

38%

Experience

Positive 68%

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Negative 16%

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