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Lutterworth
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Site Engineer – £47,000 - £53,000 | Lutterworth
Site-Based | Permanent | Automated Warehouse Environment

Are you an experienced Site Engineer with a background in automation? We're recruiting for a skilled multi-disciplined Engineer to join a forward-thinking team in Lutterworth. This is a site-based position offering long-term stability and the chance to work with cutting-edge automated systems.

As a specialist recruitment partner, we’re keen to speak with proactive engineers who take pride in maintaining operational efficiency.

The Role:
You’ll be responsible for electrical and mechanical breakdowns, planned preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement projects across a variety of advanced automated equipment.

Key Responsibilities:



Carry out PPM and breakdown maintenance on automated systems including conveyors, robotics, pallet stackers, and packaging machinery.

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Prioritise and diagnose system faults efficiently to minimise downtime.

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Complete scheduled repairs to manufacturer and industry standards.

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Ensure accurate documentation of all maintenance activities.

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Support site continuous improvement initiatives.

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Comply with Health & Safety policies at all times.

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Comfortable working at heights when required.

The Person:
We’re looking for a hands-on engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced, automated environment.

You will need:

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Apprentice-trained or equivalent qualification in Electrical OR Mechanical Engineering.

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Proven experience working on automated machinery.

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PLC knowledge – Siemens S7 experience desirable (other PLC systems also considered).

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Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

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A positive, proactive approach with strong communication skills.

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Comfortable in a customer-facing environment and working at heights.

Military Background?
Candidates from a military engineering background (Army, Navy, RAF) are strongly encouraged to apply. The structured training, discipline, and hands-on technical experience gained in military service translate well into this environment.

If you’re ready to join a site with real career potential and continuous investment in automation, this could be your next move.

Apply now or contact us today for a confidential discussion – interviews are ongoing

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