Maintenance Engineer - £47,000 + Overtime - Burton-on-Trent

Shift Pattern: Continental - 4 on 4 off (4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off)
Shift Hours: 06:00 - 18:00 / 18:00 - 06:00

A large-scale automated distribution centre in Burton-on-Trent is seeking an electrically biased maintenance engineer to join its engineering team on a continental shift pattern, offering a base salary of £47,000 with overtime paid at 1.5x (and 2.0x after midnight), generous holidays, a structured training programme, and the opportunity to work hands-on with high-tech material handling equipment in a modern, customer-focused environment.

About the Role

As a maintenance engineer, you'll provide both proactive and reactive engineering support across an advanced, fully automated site. The facility runs state-of-the-art systems including conveyors, cranes, shuttles, and strapping machinery.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks, including quarterly strip-downs
Respond to breakdowns and carry out effective fault-finding and repairs
Work across mechanical (bearings, belts, shafts, pneumatics) and electrical (sensors, switches, relays, panels) systems
Use a tablet-based CMMS to track jobs and log work
Maintain high levels of communication with the team and the customer via radio, phone, and email
Contribute to improving engineering uptime and customer service
What We're Looking For

This position would suit a well-rounded maintenance engineer with strong electrical skills and a proactive mindset.

Candidate Essentials:

Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (with electrical modules if mechanically biased)
Confident electrical fault-finding with the ability to read schematics
Previous experience in an automated or fast-paced industrial setting
Good communication and teamwork skills
Eagerness to adapt and support a continuous improvement culture
Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity for a maintenance engineer to work in a structured, well-invested site where you'll receive full site-specific training, enjoy long-term job stability, and be part of a professional and friendly engineering team. With excellent equipment, strong leadership, and real career pathways, this role offers the perfect environment for a committed maintenance engineer to thrive.

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