Maintenance Engineer

Wills Consultants; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for an automated distribution centre in Leeds, UK. The successful candidate will perform maintenance on automated equipment, troubleshoot issues, and engage with customers. Required qualifications include an engineering apprenticeship or equivalent, along with experience in materials handling. This position offers competitive benefits, a shift work schedule, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced holiday allowance

Life assurance

Additional pension contributions

Comprehensive wellbeing and training programs

Genuine career advancement opportunities

Overtime available at rates up to double time

Qualifications

• Experience with automated materials handling equipment is essential.
• An apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification is required.
• Familiarity with PLCs is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on automation equipment.
• Conduct corrective maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Engage with customers daily.

Skills

Results-driven approach

Customer focus

Continuous improvement identification

Education

Apprenticeship training or recognised engineering qualification

Tools

PLC knowledge

Job description

Wills Consultants are seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a prestigious automated distribution centre.

This position offers outstanding benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Life assurance
• Additional pension contributions
• Comprehensive wellbeing and training programs
• Genuine career advancement opportunities
• Overtime available at rates up to double time

This role follows a shift pattern (Monday to Friday - Days, Afternoons, and Nights).

Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Performing planned and reactive maintenance on automation equipment
• Conducting corrective maintenance and troubleshooting
• Engaging with customers daily

Requirements

To be considered for Maintenance Engineer role, you should have:

• Apprenticeship training or recognised engineering qualification (C&G, ONC, HNC, BTEC, or equivalent)
• Experience with automated materials handling equipment
• PLC knowledge (not essential but advantageous)
• A results-driven approach with a customer focus
• Ability to identify continuous improvement opportunities

This role would be suitable for an Multiskilled Engineer, Multiskilled Technician, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Technician, Electro-Mechanical Engineer, Electro-Mechanical Technician.

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.