Maintenance Engineer
We’re hiring a Maintenance Engineer to join AMH Material Handling’s growing team in Aylesford. Offering a competitive salary up to £56,000 including shift allowance, optional overtime, and the chance to work on one of the UK’s most advanced automated facilities.
About AMH Material Handling
At AMH Material Handling, we design, install and maintain intelligent automation and material handling systems for some of the UK’s biggest names in retail and logistics.
We’re known for our innovation, reliability, and engineering excellence, delivering large-scale automated solutions that keep our clients’ operations moving efficiently and safely.
With our continued investment in people, technology, and systems, we’re building a workplace where engineers are empowered to learn, progress, and shape the future of automation.
The Role
As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a key role in keeping our customer’s automated systems operating at peak performance. You’ll be part of a small, skilled team, providing both planned and reactive maintenance across conveyors, AMRs, and automated handling systems within a fast-paced logistics environment.
Location: Aylesford
Salary: Up to £56,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) + Overtime
Hours: 12-hour shifts, working on a four on, four off rotation (days and nights)
What you’ll be doing:
* Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding quickly to breakdowns
* Supporting site uptime and performance against KPIs
* Working safely to H&S standards, ensuring compliance with AMH and client policies
* Using the CMMS system to record, plan and complete maintenance tasks
* Supporting continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability
* Maintaining clear communication with the engineering and operations teams
* Ensuring all documentation and reports are accurate and up to date
This is a hands-on, technically varied role where you’ll work with the latest automation technologies and gain exposure to some of the most advanced logistics engineering systems in the UK.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for an adaptable, reliable engineer who enjoys problem-solving, continuous learning, and teamwork.
Essential:
* Relevant qualification in engineering e.g. NVQ, apprenticeship etc
* Previous experience in maintenance engineering (electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled)
* Practical understanding of conveyors, motors, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled systems
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
* Excellent communication and team-working ability
* Flexible to work shifts (including days/nights on a 4-on, 4-off rotation)
* Committed to working safely and maintaining high standards
Why You’ll Love Working with AMH
* Up to £56,000 including shift allowance, with overtime opportunities
* 12-hour shifts, 4-on 4-off for excellent work-life balance
* Career growth – structured opportunities to progress within AMH’s expanding network of sites
* Training and development on the latest automation technologies
* Comprehensive benefits – pension, sick pay, death in service, company uniform, laptop and phone provided
* Supportive, people-focused culture where collaboration is valued
* Be part of the future of automation, working with world-class technology and a respected UK leader in the sector
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