Engineering Technician

Wills Consultants; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Work life balance

Enhanced pension scheme

Buy / Sell holiday

Job summary

Wills Consultants is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Technician for a high-profile automated distribution site in Sheffield. You will handle day‑to‑day maintenance on site automation equipment, support troubleshooting, and carry out audits to OEM standards while following health and safety procedures.

Ideal candidates hold NVQ/C&G/BTEC L2+ in Engineering or have 5 years’ relevant experience; experience with conveyors, cranes or sortation is desirable.

Qualifications

• NVQ/C&G/BTEC L2+ in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience with site automation equipment is preferred.
• Ability to work safely at height and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day site automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance per OEM standards and legislation.
• Assist with breakdowns as part of a team of engineers.

Skills

Self-motivation

Motivating others

Relationship building

Work at height

Education

NVQ/C&G/BTEC L2+ in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

Tools

Conveyors

Cranes

Sortation systems

Hanging garments handling

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Maintenance Technician

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Ref. No: 1056

Salary: £40,509 per annum

Please note you must have full and legal rights to work in the UK. (We cannot sponsor or support VISA applicants).

About the Engineering Maintenance Technician Role

We are recruiting for an Engineering Maintenance Technician for a high-profile and state-of-the-art automated distribution site. In return, you will receive an array of benefits to include:

• 33 days holiday
• Work life balance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Buy / Sell holiday
• And more

As the Engineering Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance on the site automation equipment, including supporting the

troubleshooting process. You will complete maintenance to the highest standard and carry out technical audits on the equipment. In addition, you will react and assist with breakdowns within a team of Engineers. It is essential to ensure that all preventative and corrective activities are completed in line with current legislation and OEM standards, while strictly following all Health & Safety procedures.

For the successful Engineering Maintenance Technician, we are seeking the following qualities:

• Equivalent qualifications to an NVQ/C&G’s/BTEC L2 or higher within Engineering in an Electrical or Mechanical discipline, or 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with conveyors, cranes, sortation, and hanging garments is desirable.
• Essential knowledge of automation or engineering maintenance functions.
• Self-motivation with the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to maintain effective professional working relationships.
• Capability to work at height.

This role would be suitable for an Engineering Assistant, Maintenance Engineering Technician, Mechanical Technician, Maintenance Specialist, Mechanical Fitter.

About Us:

Wills Consultants is an independent recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering, finance and office professionals. Wills Consultants has an extensive client base that ranges from the thriving SME sector through to national and international PLCs.