Automation Warehouse Maintenance Technician

Proactive Technical Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Maintenance Technician for an automated warehouse environment in Ipswich. You will maintain and repair a range of handling equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

The role covers rotating 8-hour shifts (06:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00) Monday-Friday and one Saturday every four weeks (06:00–14:00), with the preceding Monday off when Saturday is worked. Health and safety focus is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with automated material handling equipment is essential.
• Experience reading mechanical, electrical and electronic drawings/ manuals.
• Fault-find on PLC systems to I/O level.
• Experience with CMMS for maintenance scheduling and logging.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and maintenance of automated equipment.
• Complete scheduled repairs per manufacturer recommendations.
• Respond to faults to minimise downtime.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Fault-find across mechanical, electrical and electronic systems.
• Maintain records of maintenance work.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to keep the system flowing smoothly.
• Identify improvements and stock levels of on-site spares.
• Follow Health & Safety and company procedures.

Skills

Automated systems

Cranes & conveyors

Read drawings/tech manuals

PLC fault-finding

PPM maintenance

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Multi-skilled, Electrical/Mechanical

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

ONC/HNC in Electrical or Mechanical

Tools

CMMS

Teams

Excel

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking a Maintenance Technician for an automated warehouse environment in Ipswich. You will maintain and repair a range of handling equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

The role covers rotating 8-hour shifts (06:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00) Monday-Friday and one Saturday every four weeks (06:00–14:00), with the preceding Monday off when Saturday is worked. Health and safety focus is essential.