Engineering Support Operative

Argon Engineering Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in automation is seeking an Engineering Support Operative in the UK to support maintenance and engineering activities within a major distribution centre. The role involves conducting checks and performing maintenance tasks while ensuring safety compliance and equipment uptime. Candidates should be reliable, proactive, and ready to work shifts, including nights, to contribute to a collaborative engineering team. This position offers the chance to advance your career within an advanced automated environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and eager to grow in a technical environment.
• Comfortable working shifts, including nights.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and maintenance activities to ensure equipment uptime.
• Conduct operational and functionality checks.
• Perform maintenance tasks including cleaning and adjustments.

Skills

Proactive fault finding

Reliability

Team collaboration

Job description

Engineering Support Operative – Excellent Career Opportunity

The Company

Our client is a global market leader in the design, manufacture, installation, and servicing of automated material handling systems. They are well‑known for delivering reliable, innovative solutions across key markets such as Airports, Warehousing, and Distribution. With a strong focus on customer service and operational excellence, they continue to be one of the most respected organisations in the industry.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Support Operative to join their team within a major UK distribution centre. This role offers exposure to cutting‑edge automation and the chance to work alongside a multi‑skilled engineering team in a fast‑paced environment.

Salary & Shift Pattern

• £32,500 per annum
• 4 on 4 off – days and nights

Your Responsibilities

You will support engineering and maintenance activities to ensure equipment uptime, safety compliance, and overall productivity. Your duties will include:

• Conducting operational and functionality checks
• Performing cleaning, adjustments, lubrication, and general monitoring of equipment
• Identifying root causes of issues and supporting permanent corrective solutions
• Assisting with planned, corrective, and reactive maintenance tasks
• Supporting jam‑busting and operational procedures
• Accurately recording all work completed to maintain utilisation records

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to grow in a technical environment. You will work closely with a multi‑disciplined team and contribute to the smooth running of highly automated equipment.

• Proactive with a strong approach to fault finding
• A reliable and collaborative team player
• Willing to work shifts, including nights
• Comfortable working overtime when required

If you’re looking to build a career within engineering and gain experience in an advanced automated setting, this role offers an excellent opportunity.