Assistant Engineer

Gruopo 3D España y Portugal S.L.L.; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company near Middlewich is seeking an Assistant Engineer to provide support for automated systems. Responsibilities include responding to conveyor jams, maintaining equipment, and promoting safety practices. Ideal candidates will have experience with conveyor systems and maintenance programs, alongside strong communication skills. This role offers an hourly wage of £14.00 with a 2x shift pattern, emphasizing operational performance and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications & computer literacy required.
• Effective communication skills are necessary.
• Understanding of safety systems is crucial.
• Experience with conveyor systems is preferred.
• Experience in maintenance programs is a plus.
• Experience with MHE and automation systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and reactive support for automated systems.
• Respond to conveyor system jams and stoppages.
• Reset emergency stop buttons as required.
• Log issues and maintain records using computerised systems.
• Promote and maintain safe working practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure equipment availability for warehouse operations.
• Conduct routine cleaning of automation equipment.

Skills

Basic qualifications & computer literacy

Good level of communication

Understanding of safe systems of work

Experience with conveyor systems

Experience of planned preventative maintenance programmes

Experience with MHE/Automation systems

Job description

Middlewich

£14.00 per hour

2x Shift (Earlies/Lates)

6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm

gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for an Assistant Engineer to work at their facility based near Middlewich

Performance Objectives

• The Assistant Engineer will provide both proactive and reactive support for all automated systems on site. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where your efforts directly impact operational performance, equipment availability, and site productivity.
• Respond to conveyor system jams and stoppages
• Reset emergency stop buttons as required
• Log issues and complete maintenance records using computerised systems
• Always promote and maintain safe working practices, escalating H&S concerns as needed
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by reporting recurring issues and suggesting solutions
• Ensure high availability of equipment to support warehouse operations
• Conduct routine cleaning of automation equipment in line with hygiene standards

Person Specification

• Basic qualifications & computer literacy.
• Good level of communication.
• Understanding of safe systems of work.
• Experience with conveyor systems
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Experience with MHE (Material Handling Equipment)/Automation systems and their technical components. (Highly Desirable)

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Closing Date: 27/12/2025

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