Maintenance Engineer

Wills Consultants Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Wills Consultants Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a global leader in automated logistics solutions in Sheffield. The role is hands-on, maintaining high availability of automated warehouse systems through preventive and corrective maintenance.

You will work on conveyors, robotics, and control systems, with a 12-hour day/night shift pattern. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold an engineering qualification such as ONC/HNC, BTech, or NVQ Level 3+.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification (ONC/HNC, BTech or NVQ Level 3+).
• Experience with conveyors, robotics or similar automation.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventive and corrective maintenance to KPIs and customer expectations.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled issues.
• Support the Shift Manager and deputise in their absence.
• Coach technicians on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Conduct technical audits and manage spare parts.

Skills

Conveyors

Sorters

Cranes

Robotics

Electrical systems

Education

ONC/HNC or BTech in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering, or NVQ Level 3+

Tools

PLC/Control Systems

SCADA

CMMS/PPM

WCS/WMS

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Ref. No: 1028

Salary: £52,719 per annum

Shifts: 12-hour day & night shifts, (Suez Shift Pattern)

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

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in automated logistics solutions, is seeking skilled Maintenance Engineers to join their resident team in Sheffield. This is a hands‑on, technically demanding role focused on maintaining high availability of automated warehouse systems through both preventive and corrective maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver preventive and corrective maintenance to the highest standards, meeting KPIs and customer expectations.
• Troubleshoot issues within your discipline (electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled).
• Support the Shift Manager, including deputising in their absence.
• Coach and mentor technicians on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Conduct technical audits and ensure accurate spare parts management.

Skills & Experience

• Experience with conveyors, sorters, cranes, hanging garment systems, robotics, or similar.
• Knowledge of PLC/control systems, WCS/WMS, SCADA, and CMMS/PPM systems.
• Self‑motivated, results‑focused, and capable of motivating others.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

Qualifications

ONC/HNC or BTech in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering, or NVQ Level 3+.

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 and actively support the Armed Forces Covenant.

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