Maintenance Engineer | £45,000–£55,000 + Overtime | Wednesbury | Continental Shifts
We’re working with a leading automated distribution warehouse based in Wednesbury, currently seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a modern, forward-thinking operation that’s heavily invested in automation, reliability, and continuous improvement.
What’s on offer:
* £45,000–£55,000 base salary (depending on experience)
* Continental shift pattern – enjoy a balanced rota with regular rest days
* Overtime available for those who want to boost earnings
* A state-of-the-art, highly automated logistics environment with cutting-edge systems
* Excellent training and genuine opportunities for progression
The role:
As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a key role in keeping the site’s automated systems running efficiently and safely. You’ll be responsible for both reactive and preventative maintenance, fault finding, and supporting ongoing optimisation projects.
Key responsibilities:
* Carrying out mechanical and electrical maintenance on conveyors, sortation systems, robotics, and other automated equipment
* Responding quickly to breakdowns and diagnosing faults to minimise downtime
* Completing PPMs and keeping maintenance systems up to date
* Supporting continuous improvement and engineering projects across the site
* Working closely with operations to maintain uptime and performance targets
About you:
* Time-served Maintenance Engineer or Multi-Skilled Technician (electrical or mechanical bias)
* Experience working in an automated warehouse, logistics, or fast-paced distribution environment
* Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems
* Proactive, hands-on, and confident working in a shift-based engineering team
* Positive attitude with a focus on safety and reliability
If you’re an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to join a high-tech automated site with excellent pay and development prospects — we’d love to hear from you.