Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Proactive
Stansted Mountfitchet, United Kingdom
Yesterday
Posted
18 Apr 2026 (Yesterday)

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Suez Shift Pattern - Days + Nights

Location: Stansted

Salary: £54,000

Are you a hands-on, technically skilled engineer with experience in automated industrial environments? We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a dynamic team, ensuring the smooth operation of a state-of-the-art automated facility.

About the Role

In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining high-tech automated systems, including conveyors, sorters, and PLC-controlled equipment. You will carry out preventative and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Perform planned maintenance with a focus on proactive issue detection.

Swiftly address breakdowns and conduct effective corrective maintenance.

Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults in various devices.

Log work and parts in Maximo system.

Showcase strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis.

Maintain professionalism in all customer interactions.

Consistently meet and enhance contract SLAs.

Provide support to other technicians and shifts as needed.

Adhere to company health and safety regulations for a secure work environment.Requirements

Completed time-served apprenticeship or equivalent training.

Hold City & Guilds/NVQ level 3 or higher in mechanical or electrical maintenance.

Prior experience in FMCG manufacturing or automated warehousing (preferred).

Ability to obtain and maintain a full airside pass.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Proficient with computer systems, including CMMS.

Skilled in reading and interpreting drawings.

Effective workload planning and prioritization abilities, can work independently and in teams, and open to overtime.

Maintains a professional appearance and respectful demeanor.

Desirable skills: 18th edition, ONC/HNC, multiskilled, PLC and diagnostics experience, training/coaching experience.Essential Requirements

To gain access to work at Stansted, you'll need to fulfill the following requirements:

A 5-year work history or reference check.

A criminal record check

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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