Maintenance Engineer

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and automation company in Chesterfield is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer. This role involves supporting a fast-paced automated distribution environment through hands-on engineering, maintenance, and safety practices. Candidates should have solid electrical and mechanical skills, ideally with Level 3 engineering qualifications. The position offers a salary of around £49k, a shift pattern, and various benefits including paid holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

Salary of c£49k

26 + 8 BH Days holiday

6% match Pension

Bonus and Share schemes

Qualifications

• Full apprenticeship trained with Level 3 engineering qualifications.
• Good level of electrical and mechanical knowledge from manufacturing/distribution.
• Experience with PLC control systems, desirably Siemens S7.

Responsibilities

• Support the logistics system running smoothly.
• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Follow safety and repair best practices.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical knowledge

PLC control systems

Knowledge of automated systems

Education

Level 3 engineering qualifications

Tools

CMMS system

Job description

Overview

A great opportunity to join a globally operating and successful logistics / automation company as a multi skilled Maintenance Engineer working in an automated distribution centre in Chesterfield. Ideally seeking electrically biased, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers to support the engineering team. If you have strong electrical skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this role could be a great fit for you.

Benefits

• Salary of c£49k
• Mon to Fri - 3 Shift Pattern. (Earlies, Lates, Nights)
• 26 + 8 BH Days holiday
• 6% match Pension
• Bonus and Share schemes

Key responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on engineering to support the logistics system running smoothly
• Perform both reactive and planned maintenance on plant and equipment
• Keep maintenance records up to date using CMMS system
• Follow safety and repair best practices at all times
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives

Requirements

• Ideally fully apprenticeship trained with Level 3 engineering qualifications
• Good level of electrical and mechanical knowledge from a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Working knowledge of PLC control systems, desirably Siemens S7
• Experience of automated materials handling systems would also be an advantage but not essential
• Happy to work a shift pattern with earlies, lates and nights
• Ok to work at heights when needed (via harnesses and full training etc)

How to apply

If you are an experienced multi skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge at a great company please apply, or contact Stuart Cooper for more information.

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