Automation Maintenance Engineer – 12h Shifts, Sheffield

Wills Consultants Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Wills Consultants Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a global leader in automated logistics solutions in Sheffield. The role is hands-on, maintaining high availability of automated warehouse systems through preventive and corrective maintenance.

You will work on conveyors, robotics, and control systems, with a 12-hour day/night shift pattern. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold an engineering qualification such as ONC/HNC, BTech, or NVQ Level 3+.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification (ONC/HNC, BTech or NVQ Level 3+).
• Experience with conveyors, robotics or similar automation.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventive and corrective maintenance to KPIs and customer expectations.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled issues.
• Support the Shift Manager and deputise in their absence.
• Coach technicians on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Conduct technical audits and manage spare parts.

Skills

Conveyors

Sorters

Cranes

Robotics

Electrical systems

Education

ONC/HNC or BTech in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering, or NVQ Level 3+

Tools

PLC/Control Systems

SCADA

CMMS/PPM

WCS/WMS

Job description

Wills Consultants Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a global leader in automated logistics solutions in Sheffield. The role is hands-on, maintaining high availability of automated warehouse systems through preventive and corrective maintenance.

You will work on conveyors, robotics, and control systems, with a 12-hour day/night shift pattern. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold an engineering qualification such as ONC/HNC, BTech, or NVQ Level 3+.