Automation Maintenance Engineer

Proactive Global; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Engineer for an automated distribution centre in London. The role involves maintaining complex automation systems and implementing best maintenance strategies. Ideal candidates will have relevant electrical or mechanical engineering qualifications, hands-on experience, and a strong understanding of health and safety. This position offers competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Very competitive salary

Shift allowance

Weekend uplift

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience maintaining complex automation equipment.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Full UK driving license.
• Adaptability and confidence to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks on automated machinery.
• Implement best-in-class maintenance strategies.
• Identify root causes of automation breakdowns.
• Monitor equipment performance and improve outputs.
• Oversee complex automated systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering qualifications

Mechanical engineering qualifications

Communication of technical concepts

Deep understanding of automation systems

Experience in automated maintenance

Education

Engineering/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Engineering Maintenance Engineer - Automated Distribution Centre

About the Role

You'll have a unique opportunity to be a part of this exciting programme, creating a delivery service provider for the future and able to meet customer demand in the emerging "e-commerce" society. A significant opportunity for anyone wishing to further their career in Automation Engineering.

Your Impact

As a Automation Maintenance Engineer, you'll be the backbone of our operations, ensuring critical automation systems run at peak performance 24/7. This isn't just maintenance - it's being the technical expert who keeps the nation's deliveries flowing seamlessly.

• Drive the success of a cutting-edge automated distribution facility
• Shape the future of warehouse automation technology
• Ensure the day to day running of parcel sortation equipment

What You'll Do

THE ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

• Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on automated machinery
• Performing continuous improvement activities on automated equipment
• Provide effective and efficient support to the Engineering Manager, Maintenance Team Leader and Engineering Team Coaches, completion of end of shift reports, fault logging and data entry
• Identify the root cause of automation breakdowns and prioritize corrective actions to meet operational processing requirements
• Monitor equipment performance and improve automation outputs in collaboration with operational stakeholders
• Identifying and working on Continuous Improvement projects, conception to implementation ownership, for machinery in the distribution centre
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team to achieve common goals
• Working rotating shift pattern early, lates and nights

Technical Excellence

• Oversee complex automated systems including ASRS and AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robotics) technology
• Implement best-in-class maintenance strategies to maximize operational efficiency
• Preventative maintenance operations while minimizing equipment downtime

What You'll Bring

Essential Experience

• Electrical OR mechanical engineering qualifications (minimum Engineering/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience maintaining complex automation equipment
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
• Full UK driving license
• Adaptability and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of automation systems
• Experience in automated maintenance

What We Offer

• Very competitive salary plus shift allowance, weekend uplift and benefits
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Chance to shape the future of distribution center operations.

Join us in driving innovation and excellence in automated distribution technology. Help shape the future of logistics while leading a talented team in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

How to Apply:

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

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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Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.