Engineering Maintenance Technician

Proactive Global; Crick; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician to ensure critical automation systems run at peak performance. The role involves maintenance tasks in a cutting-edge automated distribution facility in the UK. Candidates should have relevant electrical engineering qualifications and experience maintaining complex automation equipment, alongside a full UK driving license. Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Very competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Innovation in automated technology

Qualifications

• Minimum ONC Electrical Engineering/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining complex automation equipment.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Identify root causes of automation breakdowns.
• Monitor equipment performance and improve outputs.

Skills

Electrical engineering qualifications

Hands-on experience with automation equipment

Understanding of Health & Safety legislation

Ability to communicate technical concepts

Adaptability

Experience in automated maintenance

Education

ONC Electrical Engineering/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Engineering Maintenance Technician

12 Hr Shifts - Days + Nights

Northampton

£53,000

What You'll Do

As an Automation Maintenance Technician, you'll be the backbone of our operations, ensuring critical automation systems run at peak performance 24/7. This isn't just maintenance - it's being the technical expert who keeps the nation's deliveries flowing seamlessly.

• Drive the success of a cutting-edge automated distribution facility
• Shape the future of warehouse automation technology
• Ensure the day to day running of parcel sortation equipment

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance
• Performing continuous improvement work
• Provide effective and efficient support to the Engineering Manager, Maintenance Team Leader and Engineering Team Coaches, completion of end of shift reports, fault logging and data entry
• Identify the root cause of automation breakdowns and prioritize corrective actions to meet operational processing requirements
• Monitor equipment performance and improve automation outputs in collaboration with operational stakeholders
• Identify and work on Continuous Improvement projects, conception to implementation ownership, for machinery in the Hub/ Mail Centre
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team to achieve common goals
• Working rotating 8 week shift pattern across days and nights - (Panama 2's and 3's)
• Oversee automated systems including ASRS and AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robotics) technology and 3D printing systems
• Implement best-in-class maintenance strategies to maximize operational efficiency
• Preventative maintenance operations while minimizing equipment downtime

What You'll Bring

• Electrical and mechanical engineering qualifications (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience maintaining complex automation equipment
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
• Full UK driving license
• Adaptability and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team
• Deep understanding of automation systems
• Experience in automated maintenance

What We Offer

• Very competitive salary package and benefits
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Chance to shape the future of distribution centre operations. Join us in driving innovation and excellence in automated distribution technology. Help shape the future of logistics while leading a talented team in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

How to Apply

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

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