Maintenance Engineer

Wetherden
3 weeks ago
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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer - Automated Distribution Facility

About the Role

Reporting primarily to the Engineering Supervisor, this role will be responsible for ensuring that the facilities, layout and machinery used run to maximum efficiency. This includes, but not limited to, total preventative maintenance, breakdowns of all mechanical and electrical in nature, time management and reporting. The role will lead the site maintenance function in providing both a reactive and proactive, multi skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure.

Your Impact

As an Maintenance Engineer, you'll be the backbone of our operations, ensuring critical automation systems run at peak performance 24/7. This isn't just maintenance - it's being the technical expert.

Drive the success of a cutting-edge automated distribution facility
Ensure the day to day running of automated sortation, packaging and distribution equipmentWhat You'll Do

THE ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance.
Performing continuous improvement activities
Identify the root cause of automation breakdowns and prioritize corrective actions to meet operational processing requirements
Monitor equipment performance and improve automation outputs in collaboration with operational stakeholders
Identifying and working on Continuous Improvement projects, conception to implementation ownership, for machinery.
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team to achieve common goals
Working rotating shift 12hr shifts across days and nightsTechnical Excellence

Oversee automated systems including conveyors, sortation equipment, motors and sensors.
Implement best-in-class maintenance strategies to maximize operational efficiency
Preventative maintenance operations while minimizing equipment downtimeWhat You'll Bring

Essential Experience

Electrical OR Mechanical engineering qualifications (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
Hands-on experience maintaining automation equipment
Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation
Have excellent organisational skills as well as interpersonal and communication skills.
Be a part of an engineering shift delivering effective, time sensitive, repairs including prioritisation including weekend PPM and contractor control.
Have knowledge of the relevant legislative bodies and instruments as the post holder will be required to demonstrate effective supervision within these boundaries.
Have comprehensive knowledge of plant and machinery manufacturers as is the contribution to site improvement, utilising this knowledge.
Adaptability and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a teamTechnical Skills

Deep understanding of automation systems
Experience in automated maintenanceWhat We Offer

Very competitive salary package plus shift allowance and benefits
Professional development and growth opportunitiesJoin us in driving innovation and excellence in automated distribution technology. Help shape the future of logistics while leading a talented team in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact or (url removed)

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!

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