BaSE Specialist

UPS; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 52,200 - 63,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Holiday pay

Life assurance

Discounts at major retailers

Job summary

UPS is hiring a Maintenance Engineer in Stanford-le-Hope to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain essential plant floor equipment. You'll perform preventive maintenance, solve mechanical and electrical issues, and provide training to junior technicians. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred along with maintenance experience.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £58,000 per annum, pension scheme, holiday pay, and numerous discounts. UPS values a diverse workplace and promotes internal progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering preferred.
• Experience in equipment maintenance including electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to read electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults and repair breakdowns in sortation and automation systems.
• Ensure minimal downtime by responding quickly to emergencies.
• Install, inspect, and troubleshoot electrical circuits and control panels.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

This position troubleshoots, calibrates, and adjusts plant floor devices as necessary to maintain optimal performance of plant floor equipment. This position sorts calls and breakdowns and expedites their completion. This position provides information to maintenance mechanics on how to complete required repairs to resolve breakdown situations. This position assists in solving the daily problems inherent in keeping the conveyors or physical facility in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults and repair breakdowns in sortation system, facility and automation systems.
• Ensure minimal downtime by responding quickly to emergencies.
• Install, inspect, and troubleshoot electrical circuits, motors, and control panels.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance, including bearings, belts, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, sensors, relays, PLCs, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Work on hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in sortation equipment.
• Assist in the installation of new machinery, production lines, or facility equipment.
• Upgrade existing systems to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Follow health and safety regulations. Ensure all work adheres to electrical and mechanical safety guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure proper use of PPE.
• Identify recurring issues and implement long‑term solutions.
• Use diagnostic tools and technical documentation to analyze system failures.
• Maintain service records, maintenance logs, and compliance reports.
• Update work orders and inventory for spare parts and tools.
• Work alongside operations and management teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide technical support and training to junior engineers and maintenance technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent in engineering – Preferred
• Programming experience including troubleshooting, basic understanding of networks, motor control theory, and operation including basic AC and DC electrical troubleshooting – Preferred
• Equipment maintenance experience including mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics and welding – Preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and elementary diagram

What You'll Get

• A competitive salary of £58.000 per annum.
• A company pension scheme, holiday pay, life assurance, discounts at major retailers (including Apple and cinemas) and attractions (including Alton Towers and The London Eye), plus many more benefits.
• Industry‑leading training.
• Opportunities to progress with our 'promotion from within' policy.
• Avail of our referral scheme and earn £1,000 when you recommend other mechanics to UPS and they remain with us for six months.

Employee Type: Permanent

UPS is committed to a policy of treating individuals fairly and recruiting, selecting, training, promoting and compensating based on merit, experience and other work-related criteria. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.