Maintenance Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 38.75 hours per week
Shift 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 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

Willing to take on responsibility and support leadership when needed

High attention to detail and honest, reliable work ethic

What We're Looking For

This role would suit an engineer who:

Enjoys working in a technically advanced environment

Is open to change and continuous improvement

Wants to be a key part of a close-knit engineering team

Is ready to step up, mentor others, and progress long-term