Industrial Maintenance Engineer: PLCs & Automation

UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. in London is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep plant floor devices, conveyors and automation running smoothly.

You will troubleshoot, calibrate and adjust equipment, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and support rapid response to breakdowns. The role requires reading electrical schematics, repairing motors and control panels, and collaborating with operations to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Equipment maintenance experience including mechanical, electrical, hydraulics or pneumatics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and elementary diagram.

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.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Electrical systems

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Microsoft Office

Electrical schematics

Job description

UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. in London is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep plant floor devices, conveyors and automation running smoothly.

You will troubleshoot, calibrate and adjust equipment, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and support rapid response to breakdowns. The role requires reading electrical schematics, repairing motors and control panels, and collaborating with operations to minimize downtime.