Automation Maintenance Engineer (PLC/Mechatronics)

Proactive Global; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

8 bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Permanent Health Insurance

Company Sick Pay

Pension

Death in Service

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a permanent team in the Nottingham area. The role focuses on preventative and reactive maintenance of automated systems, fault diagnosis and improving system reliability in a busy logistics/automation environment.

You will monitor plant performance, work with customers and the engineering team, and ensure safe, efficient operation. A Level 3 engineering qualification or time-served apprenticeship with automation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Level 3 apprenticeship or Level 3 engineering qualification/ accreditation.
• 1–3 years of relevant engineering experience or equivalent via apprenticeship.
• Experience with automated equipment in a maintenance environment.
• Strong fault-finding and rectification skills.
• Experience with electromechanical/mechatronic systems.
• Understanding of PLC, controls and automation software.
• Experience with CMMS systems.
• Understanding of WMS/warehouse control systems.
• Experience with preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety at work.
• Ability to work at height.
• Ability to interpret system data and use condition monitoring techniques.
• Good IT skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Attention to detail and proactive problem solving.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and develop.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Diagnose faults and safely rectify issues to minimise downtime.
• Monitor automated systems using SynQ and WMS.
• Carry out root cause analysis and implement permanent solutions to recurring faults.
• Use condition monitoring and system data to identify potential failures and support predictive maintenance.
• Communicate with customers regarding equipment downtime and maintenance.
• Record maintenance activity using CRM/Salesforce and CMMS.
• Complete risk assessments and follow safe systems of work.
• Carry out dynamic risk assessments and report necessary amendments.
• Record and report near misses and accidents.
• Support continuous improvement projects and share knowledge with apprentices.
• Contribute to quality, environmental and Health & Safety objectives.

Skills

Automated equipment

Fault finding

Electromechanical systems

Mechatronics

PLC controls

Automation software

CRM/Salesforce

CMMS

WMS

SynQ

Data interpretation

Microsoft Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship or Level 3 engineering qualification

Tools

SynQ

WMS

CRM/Salesforce

CMMS

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a permanent team in the Nottingham area. The role focuses on preventative and reactive maintenance of automated systems, fault diagnosis and improving system reliability in a busy logistics/automation environment.

You will monitor plant performance, work with customers and the engineering team, and ensure safe, efficient operation. A Level 3 engineering qualification or time-served apprenticeship with automation experience is preferred.