Automation Engineer

TGW Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Peterborough is seeking a Resident Engineer to maintain TGW products and third-party equipment, ensure maximum operational efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum NVQ level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, have operational engineering experience, and be skilled in problem-solving and communication. This role offers a competitive package including salary, overtime, and growth pathways.

Benefits

Salary + Overtime

Gym allowance

Clear Growth Pathways

Company Bonus

Salary Sacrifice for Cars, Bikes etc.

Enhanced Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 3 / BTEC ONC / HNC in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience in an operational engineering role in a similar environment.
• Proficient in communication and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all TGW products and third-party equipment.
• Support delivery of contracted KPIs.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical fault finding and rectification.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Customer Focus

Flexibility

Education

NVQ level 3 / BTEC ONC / HNC in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

• We offer a competitive package including;
• Salary + Overtime
• Gym allowance
• Clear Growth Pathways
• Company Bonus
• Salary Sacrifice for Cars, Bikes etc.
• Enhance Pension

Job Introduction

As the Resident Engineer on our URBN site in Peterborough, you will maintain all TGW products and third party equipment inclusive of planned maintenance and breakdowns.

You will contribute to strategies and support all continuous improvement activities, that underpin site performance.

• You'll be working in a team of 18 on a 24 / 7 shift pattern - Overview below;

6am - 2pm Monday to Friday with one Sunday per month

2pm - 10pm Monday to Friday

10pm - 6am Sunday to Wednesday

WHAT YOU’LL BE HANDLING

• Support to delivery of the contracted KPI’s
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding and rectification
• Reactive and preventative maintenance of TGW and third party products installed on site
• Support the automation to operate at its maximum efficiency ensuring that the customers’ orders are not missed
• Attend customer meetings providing any updates on the automation
• Suggest any continuous improvement activities that will increase the reliability of TGW and third party assets on site
• Actively seek root cause when remedying any breakdowns on TGW supplied equipment and software
• Co-ordinate planned preventive maintenance activities with the customer
• Mentor, train and advise at all levels on engineering practices
• Co-ordination of any automation breakdowns and escalations
• Comply to all current, future health and safety legislation at all times

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Minimum NVQ level 3 / BTEC ONC / HNC Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
• Previous Experience of working in an operational engineering role within a similar environment
• Proficient communication skills and customer focused
• Ability to work in a time critical environment
• Able to work flexible shift patterns
• Demonstrated ability for solving problems
• Preferred experience of working with Warehouse Management Systems