Automation Maintenance Engineer: Packing & Sortation

James and James Fulfilment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

up to 5% matched pension

Enhanced maternity pay

Mental Health Support

Life assurance

Summer and Christmas parties

Job summary

James and James Fulfilment is seeking an Automated Packing Machine Engineer to keep our automated packing and sorter machines running safely, reliably and at full output at our Northampton site. Youll diagnose faults, fix where possible and escalate when needed to minimise downtime and keep the operation moving.

Alongside reactive fault response, youll plan and carry out scheduled maintenance and cleaning to keep machines in optimum condition and reduce breakdowns.

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance with hands-on experience.
• Experience with PLC-controlled automation and fault diagnosis in continuous processes.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings and manuals.
• COSHH awareness and safe working practices around machinery.

Responsibilities

• Act as first responder for faults on automated packing and sorter lines and restore safe running quickly.
• Carry out hands-on mechanical, electrical and PLC fault repairs.
• Escalate unresolved faults with clear details to ensure prompt support.
• Follow safe procedures around moving machinery and conveyors.
• Log faults and repairs for trends and prevention.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance on packing machines.
• Manage spares stock to enable on-the-spot repairs.
• Follow SOPs, maintenance schedules and safety checklists.
• Monitor machine status and inform on throughput impact to operations.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

PLC fault diagnosis

Electrical drawings

Hand tools

Safety procedures

COSHH certification

Education

Apprenticeship / NVQ / BTEC

Tools

PLC fault diagnosis tools

Electrical testing tools

Conveyor equipment knowledge

Job description

James and James Fulfilment is seeking an Automated Packing Machine Engineer to keep our automated packing and sorter machines running safely, reliably and at full output at our Northampton site. Youll diagnose faults, fix where possible and escalate when needed to minimise downtime and keep the operation moving.

Alongside reactive fault response, youll plan and carry out scheduled maintenance and cleaning to keep machines in optimum condition and reduce breakdowns.