Automation Engineer: Smart Conveyor & Systems Maintenance

Energy Jobline ZR; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee-Owned Trust membership

Option to purchase additional leave

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our brand-new site for a major client. You will provide hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance, ensuring automated systems operate safely and efficiently, with a focus on conveyors and other automated equipment.

You'll work a rotating shift pattern (0600–1400 and 1400–2200) as part of a 16 x 5 x 365 operation, collaborate with Site Managers and Field Service teams, and contribute to continuous improvement and downtime reduction.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification: NVQ, BTech, C&G, HNC/ONC.
• Proven experience in logistics automation or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety standards.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality engineering support across automated systems and conveyors.
• Ensure safe and efficient operations, following Health & Safety protocols.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with the CI Manager.
• Collaborate with Site Managers and Field Service teams to solve technical challenges.
• Maintain equipment, diagnose faults, and keep downtime to a minimum.
• Maintaining and supporting electrical/mechanical systems.
• Resetting equipment errors and supporting operational performance.

Skills

Logistics automation

Maintenance

Health & Safety

Education

NVQ/BTech/C&G/HNC/ONC

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our brand-new site for a major client. You will provide hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance, ensuring automated systems operate safely and efficiently, with a focus on conveyors and other automated equipment.

You'll work a rotating shift pattern (0600–1400 and 1400–2200) as part of a 16 x 5 x 365 operation, collaborate with Site Managers and Field Service teams, and contribute to continuous improvement and downtime reduction.