It’s a 3‑shift rotating pattern.
Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Competitive Hourly Rate
3‑Shift Rotating Pattern (Days / Afternoons / Nights)
Ongoing Contract Opportunity
Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer available for your next contract?
We are recruiting for a skilled contractor to support operations within a fast‑paced, highly automated distribution environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established organisation, working on modern equipment within a critical logistics setting.
Responsibilities
* Carrying out electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repair across automated distribution equipment.
* Diagnosing and resolving faults on conveyors, control panels, and associated systems.
* Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules to maximise uptime.
* Responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns in a time‑critical environment.
* Working with PLC‑controlled systems, including basic fault finding and interrogation.
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and system upgrades.
* Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health & safety regulations.
* Accurately logging maintenance activities and work orders using internal systems.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Qualified in Electrical Engineering (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
* Strong background in electrical maintenance within an industrial, FMCG, or distribution environment.
* Experience working with automated systems such as conveyors.
* Ability to fault find on PLC systems (e.g. Siemens or Allen Bradley).
* Proven experience in both reactive and planned maintenance.
* Able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
Preferred (Not Essential)
* Previous experience within logistics, warehousing, or distribution environments.
* Knowledge of SCADA or warehouse management systems.
* Experience with drives, inverters, and sensors.
This role operates on a rotating 3‑shift pattern covering days, afternoons, and nights.
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