Automation Maintenance Engineer — Shift (Day/Night Rotating)

TXM Recruit; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions up to 6%

Comprehensive private healthcare

Life insurance

Healthcare cashback scheme

Benefits portal

Employee assistance program

Ride-to-Work scheme

Referral program

Employee of the Quarter

Job summary

TXM Recruit is partnering with a prominent automation and intralogistics company to hire a skilled Maintenance Engineer for their automated distribution site in Preston. The role involves maintaining and optimizing state-of-the-art machinery to ensure seamless operation at the distribution facility.

The position offers a £52,000 per year salary with a rotating Panama shift pattern (6am-6pm and 6pm-6am, two weeks each).

Qualifications

• Familiarity with NDT methods and technologies.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and their functionality.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using CMMS systems and managing engineering inventory.
• A qualification equivalent to HNC/HND is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical disassembly and reassembly tasks, basic field wiring, equipment calibration, and system testing.
• Efficiently manage time using CMMS, aiming for over 90% utilization.
• Complete reactive repairs within set timeframes to minimize downtime.
• Conduct servicing and repairs of installed products, taking hands-on ownership of issues to achieve swift resolutions.
• Interpret electrical schematics and work confidently with 415V motor controls.
• Prioritize health and safety by conducting thorough risk assessments.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical skills, including the ability to read and follow assembly drawings.
• Follow setup instructions, assembly guides, and checklists with precision.
• Display exceptional attention to detail and follow-up capabilities.
• Understand and work with control systems.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels within the organization and customer environments.

Skills

PLC systems knowledge

NDT methods

Electrical understanding

Health and safety awareness

Stakeholder communication

Education

NVQ/BTEC/C&G Level 3 in Electro-Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

TXM Recruit is partnering with a prominent automation and intralogistics company to hire a skilled Maintenance Engineer for their automated distribution site in Preston. The role involves maintaining and optimizing state-of-the-art machinery to ensure seamless operation at the distribution facility.

The position offers a £52,000 per year salary with a rotating Panama shift pattern (6am-6pm and 6pm-6am, two weeks each).