Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Thatcham, Berkshire
Ref. No.: 1019
Salary: Starting Salary £56,753 increasing to £59,740 after probation
Shifts: Suez Shift (12 hr shifts days & nights)
We’re looking for a Resident Maintenance Engineer to join an on‑site team at a major automated warehouse in Thatcham. This hands‑on role is essential to maintaining the reliability and performance of a fast‑paced intralogistics operation.
About the Role:
* Responsible for delivering PPM and reactive maintenance within agreed timeframes
* Maintain and repair fast‑flowing material‑handling equipment
* Log all daily activities accurately using the agreed method
* Work closely with the customer and fully engage in day‑to‑day operations
* Ensure compliance with site CMMS, quality, environmental, and H&S procedures
* Identify root causes of equipment issues and work proactively with operations
Requirements:
* ONC/HNC/BTEC/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
* PLC knowledge/experience beneficial
* Experience with automated materials‑handling equipment
* Ability to work at height
About Us:
Wills Consultants is an independent recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering, finance and office professionals. Wills Consultants has an extensive client base that ranges from the thriving SME sector through to national and international PLCs and actively support the Armed Forces Covenant