Automation Maintenance Technician — Weekend Shift

Select Engineering; Holt End; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Engineering is seeking an experienced maintenance engineer to support new automation projects. You will respond to breakdowns on production equipment, complete weekend project work, and perform preventive maintenance tasks.

The role requires HNC/HND in an engineering discipline, strong electrical and mechanical experience, LO TO competency, and familiarity with Siemens S7 or Allen-Bradley PLCs. Weekend shifts are Sat, Sun and Mon 06:00–18:00.

Qualifications

• Requires HNC/HND in engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a similar maintenance role on production equipment.
• Electrical and mechanical production equipment experience essential.
• Competence in LOTO procedures.
• Siemens S7 and/or Allen Bradley PLC experience preferred.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations advantageous.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Respond to production equipment breakdowns and resolve issues.
• Complete weekend project activities and PM tasks.
• Maintain End of Shift 5S standards in workshop and clean-down.
• Identify breakdown and PM trends; perform root cause analysis.
• Perform fault reports and audits; support stock ordering.
• Oversee electrical and mechanical installation of new machinery.
• Assist Electrical Duty Holder with system management and compliance.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

LOTO

Siemens S7 PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

IOSH Managing Safely

Education

HNC/HND in engineering

Job description

Select Engineering is seeking an experienced maintenance engineer to support new automation projects. You will respond to breakdowns on production equipment, complete weekend project work, and perform preventive maintenance tasks.

The role requires HNC/HND in an engineering discipline, strong electrical and mechanical experience, LO TO competency, and familiarity with Siemens S7 or Allen-Bradley PLCs. Weekend shifts are Sat, Sun and Mon 06:00–18:00.