Job Description
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Maintenance Engineer
Employment Type: Full-time, permanentHours: 38.75 hours per weekShift Pattern: Rotating 3-shift system
* Week 1: 06:00 - 14:15
* Week 2: 14:00 - 22:15
* Week 3: 22:00 - 06:15
* 1 in 3 Sundays: 06:00 - 14:00 (mandatory)
Shift Allowances:
* Early & late shifts: +£0.20 per hour
* Nights: +25%
* Sundays: Time and a half
Salary: £41,300 - £45,700 per annum (depending on experience)Benefits: Pension scheme, financial wellbeing support, salary access app
The Role
We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated, technically advanced engineering environment. This is a hands-on role supporting both preventative planned maintenance (PPM) and breakdown response, working across a mix of modern and legacy automation systems.
The business is investing heavily in new technology, equipment, and internal engineer development, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow, mentor others, and progress within a sophisticated engineering operation.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance across automated production and warehouse systems
* Electrical fault-finding including safe isolation, testing for dead, continuity and polarity checks
* Mechanical maintenance including pneumatics, motors, chains, and conveyors
* PLC fault-finding using plug-and-play systems (Siemens experience advantageous)
* Work on control panels, inputs and outputs
* Support facilities and building maintenance as required
* Generate accurate maintenance records, reports, and spares documentation
* Work collaboratively with contractors and internal teams to meet operational timelines
* Support and adapt to departmental change under new management
* Step up to mentor and support colleagues when required
Equipment & Systems You'll Work On
* Conveyor systems and motorised rollers
* Automated xsngvjr pickers and storage & retrieval systems
* Lidding, strapping, bagging and printing machines
* Tote cranes, shuttles, lifts, and production lines
* Mix of newer and advanced legacy automation equipment
About You
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
* Multi-skilled background (70/30 mechanical considered if electrically competent)
* Strong electrical safety knowledge and fault-finding ability
* Experience in a factory, manufacturing, or automated warehouse environment
* Comfortable working at heights and physically fit
* Confident working on electrical panels