Automation Maintenance Technician

Proactive Global; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the maintenance and operation of automated warehouse equipment in Mansfield. You will perform reactive fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance as part of a dedicated engineering team.

This role requires hands-on problem solving, ability to read equipment manuals and drawings, and the flexibility to cover planned shifts and occasional overtime to keep lines running.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Engineering qualification and/or significant previous experience in an automation environment.
• Experience within machinery, maintenance or an electrical engineering environment.
• Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Understanding of PPM schedules.
• Willingness to work at height and climb a 30-metre vertical ladder following appropriate training.
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical and electronic drawings/manuals.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment faults and carry out fault finding, repairs and corrective actions.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and equipment servicing.
• Support engineers and team leaders with technical issues.
• Monitor and resolve faults to minimise downtime and disruption.
• Identify recurring faults and report or suggest potential improvements.
• Carry out technical cleaning and maintenance of automated areas.
• Follow equipment manuals, manufacturer recommendations and company procedures.
• Work in line with Health & Safety and quality requirements.
• Manage and prioritise a varied workload of reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Communicate with customers and colleagues regarding faults and technical issues.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Independent working

Education

Level 2 Engineering qualification

Tools

PLC basics

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the maintenance and operation of automated warehouse equipment in Mansfield. You will perform reactive fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance as part of a dedicated engineering team.

This role requires hands-on problem solving, ability to read equipment manuals and drawings, and the flexibility to cover planned shifts and occasional overtime to keep lines running.