Maintenance and Automation Engineer

B&M Retail Limited; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Colleague portal discounts

Employee benefits

Job summary

B&M Retail Limited in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Maintenance and Automation Engineer to join our distribution centre, taking hands-on responsibility for keeping automation systems reliable. The role is full-time and on-site, Monday–Friday, 39 hours per week, with a focus on PLC-based automation, safety compliance, and supporting maintenance managers in a fast-growing retailer network.

You’ll respond swiftly to breakdowns, perform planned maintenance, keep accurate records, and work with

Qualifications

• A qualification or equivalent experience with PLC-based automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Can-do attitude; no task is too small or large.
• Ability to use power and hand tools as required.
• Hands-on warehousing experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and issues in a timely manner.
• Carry out routine maintenance and planned tasks.
• Keep accurate records in the facilities management system.
• Collaborate with third-party contractors.
• Assist with equipment installations, projects, and PPM as needed.

Skills

PLC automation

Health & safety knowledge

Can-do attitude

Tool use (power & hand)

Warehousing experience

Job description

Have you got experience working with autonomous, PLC based warehousing equipment? Do you have a \"can do\" attitude, with no job being to small or large? Would you like to join one of the UK's leading retailers?

We are currently searching for a Maintenance and Automation Engineer to join B&M in our Distribution Centre in Ellesmere Port.

The Shift Pattern available is: Monday - Friday, 39 hours per week

This is a hands on role, where you will be supporting our Maintenance Manager with the general maintenance of our distribution centre and the equipment/facilities within, with a focus on the increasing automation technology on site. This site is the latest in the B&M portfolio and acts as a \"imports centre\", feeding the rest of the network as opposed to Stores.

This role is offered on a full time, permanent basis. You will be based on-site, 5 days per week.

What you’ll be doing

• Responding swiftly to any breakdowns and issues raised by colleagues
• Carrying out routine/planned maintenance tasks
• Maintaining accurate records on our facilities management system.
• Collaborating and working alongside third party contractors
• Assisting with equipment installations, project work and general PPM as required.

What you’ll bring:

• A qualification or equivalent industry experience with Automation systems (PLC based)
• A strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations
• A “can do” attitude, no job is too small or too large
• Ability to use both power and hand tools as required
• Hands on experience in a warehousing environment is desired, but not essential.

Why B&M?

From humble beginnings in Blackpool, B&M has grown into one of the UK’s leading variety and discount retailers. With over 780 stores, 35,000 colleagues, and more than 4 million customers visiting every week, our growth story is something we’re proud of.

Our Group now includes Heron Foods and B&M France, as we continue to expand across the UK and beyond. None of this would be possible without our “Best in Class” warehousing and logistics teams - the heartbeat of our business, keeping our shelves stocked and our customers happy.

We offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, a colleague portal offering discount for numerous retailers, hospitality & much more! Check out our full benefits herehttps://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/

B&M are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.