Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer-Selection-Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Stable Monday to Friday role

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Pioneer-Selection-Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Bedford to maintain and repair automated systems, conveyors and material handling equipment in a fast-paced logistics setting.

You will focus on reducing downtime, improving reliability and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality in a modern facility.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical or mechanical maintenance background.
• Experience in fast-paced industrial environments (logistics, FMCG, manufacturing).
• Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Ability to fault find under pressure and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair automated systems, conveyors and material handling equipment.
• Minimise downtime and improve reliability across the site.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Conveyors

Fault finding

Planned maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Bedford

Salary: £45,000 - £47,500

Shift: 3 Shift

Job Role:

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be working within a fast-paced logistics and distribution environment, ensuring that all machinery and equipment are operating efficiently and safely. You will be responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance across a variety of automated systems, conveyors, and material handling equipment.

You will play a key role in minimising downtime, improving reliability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with strong investment in automation and engineering.

Sector: Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer:

• Strong electrical or mechanical maintenance background
• Experience working in a fast-paced industrial environment (logistics, FMCG, manufacturing or similar)
• Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Ability to fault find under pressure and work independently

Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer:

• Experience with conveyors, automated systems or material handling equipment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to carry out both reactive and planned preventative maintenance
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures
• Team player with a proactive attitude

Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer:

• PLC fault finding experience
• Experience within a logistics or warehouse environment
• Knowledge of CMMS systems
• Continuous improvement or Lean experience

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Stable Monday to Friday role
• Training and development opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Opportunity to work in a modern, automated facility