Automation & MHE Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

Häfele UK Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 23 days + 8 bank/1

Health plan

EAP

GP service

Cycle to Work

Volunteer days

Pension scheme

Life cover

Stock discounts

Job summary

Häfele UK Ltd in Rugby seeks an experienced Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join the Operations Maintenance Team. You will ensure safe, efficient operation of automated distribution equipment, including conveyors, robots, cranes, shuttle systems and barcode networks.

You will work with the Engineering & Process Improvement Manager and senior engineers on improvements, best practices and coaching of apprentices. Core hours are 11:30am–8:00pm, Mon–Fri.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Electrical Maintenance Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in electrically biased, multi-skilled maintenance role.
• Strong knowledge of automation and electrical control systems.
• Experience with barcode scanning networks and automated picking cranes.
• Experience with pallet and tote conveyor systems.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to work safely at height.
• Good IT skills (MS Office).
• IOSH qualification or willingness to pursue one.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault finding, diagnostics, repairs and maintenance on mechanical handling and automated systems.
• Maintain and support conveyors, robots, cranes, shuttle systems and associated electrical control systems.
• Analyse breakdowns, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to agreed schedules.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects.
• Work closely with operations teams to minimise downtime and maximise productivity.
• Coordinate and manage contractors, ensuring all work is completed safely, on time and to the required standard.
• Promote and maintain a positive health and safety culture, identifying and reporting unsafe conditions and practices.
• Monitor and achieve departmental KPIs and objectives.
• Support the development of fellow engineers and apprentices through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Automation systems

Siemens S7 PLCs

Profinet/Profibus/CAN Bus/AS-i

Barcode scanning

Conveyors & automated systems

Mechanical/electrical/hydraulic/pneumt

Safety at height

MS Office

Health and safety

Education

Completed apprenticeship in Electrical Maintenance Engineering or equivalent qualification

Job description

Häfele UK Ltd in Rugby seeks an experienced Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join the Operations Maintenance Team. You will ensure safe, efficient operation of automated distribution equipment, including conveyors, robots, cranes, shuttle systems and barcode networks.

You will work with the Engineering & Process Improvement Manager and senior engineers on improvements, best practices and coaching of apprentices. Core hours are 11:30am–8:00pm, Mon–Fri.