Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Enderby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for a 3-month rolling contract in Leicester. The role involves maintaining advanced automation systems, performing both electrical and mechanical maintenance. Ideal candidates have a Level 3 qualification in Engineering and experience in automated environments. Competitive pay of £24 p/h PAYE or £33 p/h Umbrella offered, with potential for long-term engagement.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Ongoing long-term contract

Collaborative engineering team

Qualifications

• Previous experience in automation or distribution centre environments.
• Confident in carrying out both electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Personable and proactive in communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive maintenance and PPMs on automated conveyor and storage systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults quickly and safely.
• Support the site’s continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance

Fault Finding

Safe Isolation Procedures

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Leicester (Automation / Warehousing)

Location:Leicester
Contract:3-Month Rolling Contract
Rate:£24 p/h PAYE (+£2.90 holiday) or £33 p/h Umbrella
Shifts:Panama Days & Nights (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)
Start:ASAP

Our client is a leading name in automated warehouse and materials handling systems, operating across major UK distribution centres. They are looking for two experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineers to join their resident maintenance team on a large automated site in Leicester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with advanced automation technology including conveyors, cranes, and shuttle systems, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance in a high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform reactive maintenance and PPMs on automated conveyor and storage systems
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults quickly and safely
• Work on electrical systems, including isolations, contactors, and motors
• Replace and repair mechanical components such as bearings, belts, valves, pumps, and hydraulic/pneumatic parts
• Support the site’s continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for optimisation

The Successful Candidate Requires:

• Level 3 Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (multi-skilled background preferred)
• Previous experience in automation, or distribution centre environments
• Confident carrying out both electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Strong understanding of safe isolation, fault finding, and control panel work
• Personable, proactive, and confident in day-to-day communication with team leads and supervisors

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate – £33 p/h Umbrella or £24 p/h PAYE + £2.90 p/h holiday pay
• Ongoing, long-term contract with potential for extension
• Join one of the UK’s most advanced automated warehouse operations
• Collaborative, supportive on-site engineering team

I am looking to speak to experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineers with strong mechanical aptitude who are seeking a technically engaging and stable role within automation maintenance.

For more information, please contact Fred O’Reilly on 07827918324 or email your CV to [e-mail] – Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment.

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