Maintenance Engineer

Quest Employment; Corby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their automated warehouse team in Corby. This role involves maintaining critical systems such as cranes and conveyors, ensuring operational efficiency while adhering to safety standards. You will conduct routine inspections, perform preventative maintenance, and manage spare parts inventory. With a focus on sustainability, you'll implement energy-saving initiatives and work closely with warehouse operators to support logistics workflows. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Canteen

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Transport links

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience in FMCG automated warehouse environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate critical systems to ensure peak efficiency.
• Conduct inspections and repairs to minimize disruptions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Maintenance Engineering

Preventative Maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Multi-Skilled Engineering

Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Cranes

Conveyors

Cooling Systems

Oxygen Reduction Systems

Job description

We are supporting a logistics company with an automated warehouse in Corby with the recruitment of a Maintenance Engineer with a background in reactive, PPM, and breakdown maintenance of cranes, and conveyors including working at heights of up to 120ft, and in cold conditions to ensure peak operational efficiency of the machinery and equipment.

Hours: 4 days on 4 days off nights, or 4 on 4 off rotating days and nights.

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Transport links

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and operate a range of critical systems, including conveyors, cranes, cooling systems, and oxygen reduction systems, in accordance with supplier guidelines.
• Conduct routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and timely repairs to minimise operational disruptions.
• Work towards achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) while adhering to budgetary constraints.
• Follow structured maintenance plans to ensure minimal operational impact while maintaining compliance with supplier guidelines.
• Arrange service visits and maintenance as per business needs, ensuring all warranties remain valid.
• Assist warehouse operators in maintaining a smooth and efficient logistics workflow.
• Monitor, manage, and order spare parts as needed while adhering to company policy and budgetary constraints.
• Provide clear and timely reports to the Engineering Manager, ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Continuously seek and implement energy-saving initiatives to improve sustainability and cost-efficiency.

Qualifications and requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Multi-Skilled Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Apprentice-trained background in engineering.
• Experience in an FMCG automated warehouse environment.
• Cold store & ammonia plant experience (desirable).
• Experience working at heights (desirable).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills (desirable).