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Maintenance Engineer

Stratton Saint Margaret
2 weeks ago
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Maintenance Engineer

We’re hiring a Maintenance Engineer to join AMH Material Handling’s growing team in Swindon - supporting a brand-new automated logistics system that blends cutting-edge AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robots) with traditional conveyor technology. Offering a competitive salary up to £52,000 including shift allowance, optional overtime, and the chance to work on one of the UK’s most advanced automated facilities.

About AMH Material Handling

At AMH Material Handling, we design, install and maintain intelligent automation and material handling systems for some of the UK’s biggest names in retail and logistics.
We’re known for our innovation, reliability, and engineering excellence, delivering large-scale automated solutions that keep our clients’ operations moving efficiently and safely.

With our continued investment in people, technology, and systems, we’re building a workplace where engineers are empowered to learn, progress, and shape the future of automation.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a key role in keeping our customer’s automated systems operating at peak performance. You’ll be part of a small, skilled team, providing both planned and reactive maintenance across conveyors, AMRs, and automated handling systems within a fast-paced logistics environment.

Location: Swindon (SN3)
Salary: Up to £52,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) + Overtime
Hours: 12-hour shifts, working on a four on, four off rotation (days and nights)

What you’ll be doing:

Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding quickly to breakdowns

Supporting site uptime and performance against KPIs

Working safely to H&S standards, ensuring compliance with AMH and client policies

Using the CMMS system to record, plan and complete maintenance tasks

Supporting continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability

Maintaining clear communication with the engineering and operations teams

Ensuring all documentation and reports are accurate and up to date

This is a hands-on, technically varied role where you’ll work with the latest automation technologies and gain exposure to some of the most advanced logistics engineering systems in the UK.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an adaptable, reliable engineer who enjoys problem-solving, continuous learning, and teamwork.

Essential:

Relevant qualification in engineering e.g. NVQ, apprenticeship etc

Previous experience in maintenance engineering (electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled)

Practical understanding of conveyors, motors, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled systems

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Excellent communication and team-working ability

Flexible to work shifts (including days/nights on a 4-on, 4-off rotation)

Committed to working safely and maintaining high standards

Why You’ll Love Working with AMH

Up to £52,000 including shift allowance, with overtime opportunities

12-hour shifts, 4-on 4-off for excellent work-life balance

Career growth – structured opportunities to progress within AMH’s expanding network of sites

Training and development on the latest automation technologies

Comprehensive benefits – pension, sick pay, death in service, company uniform, laptop and phone provided

Supportive, people-focused culture where collaboration is valued

Be part of the future of automation, working with world-class technology and a respected UK leader in the sector

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