Automation Maintenance Engineer – Conveyors & Training

Proactive Global; Bedford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Modern automated equipment

Technical training

Career development

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking experienced Service Technicians / Maintenance Engineers to support automated material handling and conveyor systems in a fast-paced distribution environment in Bedford, UK. You will work on preventative and reactive maintenance and develop expertise with advanced automation technology.

The role involves diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, maintaining belts, motors and drives, and assisting with PLC fault finding.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering.
• Experience as Maintenance Engineer or Service Technician.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with conveyors, automated systems or production equipment.
• Knowledge of planned preventive maintenance and reactive repair procedures.
• Able to work rotating early, late and night shifts.
• Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on conveyors and material handling systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on automated equipment.
• Maintain conveyor belts, rollers, motors, gearboxes, drives and sensors.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime.
• Inspect, service and repair automated machinery.
• Assist with PLC fault finding and control panels.
• Complete maintenance records and documentation.
• Follow health and safety procedures including lockout/tagout and safe isolation.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Conveyors knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking experienced Service Technicians / Maintenance Engineers to support automated material handling and conveyor systems in a fast-paced distribution environment in Bedford, UK. You will work on preventative and reactive maintenance and develop expertise with advanced automation technology.

The role involves diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, maintaining belts, motors and drives, and assisting with PLC fault finding.