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Salary: £46,500

Location: Daventry

A dynamic leader in automation and engineering systems integration is on the lookout for a Maintenance Engineer to become a valuable part of their ever-expanding team.

Our client, a top-tier systems integrator, is a major player in the industry. If you aspire to work with industry leaders, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that's rapidly growing with a promising future.

They're committed to helping you grow, both personally and professionally, with carefully designed career development plans that ensure the entire team moves forward. If you're an ambitious Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer looking for new opportunities and wanting to advance your career in a supportive environment, this role is perfectly suited for you. So, don't wait - send in your application today, and let's work together to build a future full of opportunities and accomplishments.

Responsibilities:

Perform planned maintenance with a focus on proactive issue detection.
Swiftly address breakdowns and conduct effective corrective maintenance.
Troubleshoot and repair 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.
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.
Effective workload planning and prioritization abilities, can work independently and in teams, and open to overtime.
Desirable skills: 18th edition, ONC/HNC, multiskilled, PLC and diagnostics experience, training/coaching experience.What we offer:

Performance related pay
Opportunity to develop and progress within Vanderlande
Bupa Medical Cover
YuLife - Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers.
A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities for career progression.

How to Apply:

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

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.

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