Automation Maintenance Technician

Proactive Global; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Technician for an automated distribution centre in the UK. The role involves ensuring automation systems run efficiently 24/7, performing maintenance tasks, and contributing to continuous improvement projects. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering qualifications, hands-on experience with automation equipment, and a strong understanding of health and safety legislation. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Very competitive salary package

Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Electrical and mechanical engineering qualifications (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience maintaining complex automation equipment.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Identify the root cause of automation breakdowns and prioritize corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment performance and improve automation outputs.

Skills

Electrical engineering qualifications

Hands-on experience maintaining complex automation equipment

Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation

Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly

Adaptability

Education

ONC Electrical Engineering/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Automated systems

Job description

Engineering Maintenance Technician - Automated Distribution Centre

About the Role

You'll have a unique opportunity to be a part of this exciting programme, creating a delivery service provider for the future and able to meet customer demand in the emerging "e-commerce" society. A significant opportunity for anyone wishing to further their careers through dedicated commitment.

Your Impact

As a Automation Maintenance Technician, you'll be the backbone of our operations, ensuring critical automation systems run at peak performance 24/7. This isn't just maintenance - it's being the technical expert who keeps the nation's deliveries flowing seamlessly.

• Drive the success of a cutting-edge automated distribution facility
• Shape the future of warehouse automation technology
• Ensure the day to day running of parcel sortation equipment

What You'll Do

THE ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

• Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance
• Performing continuous improvement work
• Provide effective and efficient support to the Engineering Manager, Maintenance Team Leader and Engineering Team Coaches, completion of end of shift reports, fault logging and data entry
• Identify the root cause of automation breakdowns and prioritize corrective actions to meet operational processing requirements
• Monitor equipment performance and improve automation outputs in collaboration with operational stakeholders
• Identifying and working on Continuous Improvement projects, conception to implementation ownership, for machinery in the Hub/ Mail Centre
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team to achieve common goals
• Working rotating 8 week shift pattern across days and nights - (Panama 2's and 3's)

Technical Excellence

• Oversee automated systems including ASRS and AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robotics) technology and 3D printing systems
• Implement best-in-class maintenance strategies to maximize operational efficiency
• Preventative maintenance operations while minimizing equipment downtime

What You'll Bring

Essential Experience

• Electrical and mechanical engineering qualifications (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience maintaining complex automation equipment
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
• Full UK driving license
• Adaptability and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of automation systems
• Experience in automated maintenance

What We Offer

• Very competitive salary package and benefits
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Chance to shape the future of distribution centre operations.

Join us in driving innovation and excellence in automated distribution technology. Help shape the future of logistics while leading a talented team in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact (url removed)

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

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Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.