Maintenance Engineer

Proactive Global; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing technical training and career/

Extended periods off between shifts

Modern automated equipment and tech

Job summary

Proactive Global is recruiting five experienced Service Technicians/Maintenance Engineers to service and repair automated material handling and conveyor systems in a fast‑paced, highly automated environment in the UK.

The roles require mechanical or electrical skills, with responsibilities covering PPM, breakdown response, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of automated systems. The team offers training, career development, and extended time off between 4‑shift blocks.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Maintenance Engineering.
• Previous experience as Service Technician or Maintenance Engineer in automated environments.
• Strong fault-finding skills in mechanical and/or electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on automated conveyor and material handling systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on automated equipment.
• Maintain conveyors, motors, gearboxes, rollers, bearings, drives, sensors and related machinery.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime and support operational performance.
• Conduct routine inspections, servicing and repairs on automated machinery; update records.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Maintenance Engineering

Tools

PLC diagnostics

Job description

About the Role

We are recruiting for 5 experienced Service Technicians / Maintenance Engineers to join a specialist engineering team responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing automated material handling and conveyor systems within a fast-paced, highly automated environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for mechanically or electrically skilled engineers looking to develop their careers within the automation and material handling industry.

The successful candidates will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, responding to equipment breakdowns and ensuring automated systems operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on automated conveyor and material handling systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on automated equipment.
• Maintain conveyors, motors, gearboxes, rollers, bearings, drives, sensors and associated machinery.
• Respond efficiently to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain operational performance.
• Conduct routine inspections, servicing and repairs on automated machinery.
• Assist with PLC fault finding, electrical diagnostics and control system troubleshooting.
• Identify recurring equipment faults and recommend improvements to system reliability.
• Complete maintenance records, reports and technical documentation accurately.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including safe isolation and lockout/tagout practices.
• Work collaboratively with the wider engineering team to maintain high equipment availability.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Maintenance Engineering.
• Previous experience working as a Service Technician, Maintenance Engineer or similar engineering professional.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience maintaining industrial machinery, automated systems, conveyors or production equipment.
• Good understanding of planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown procedures.
• Ability to work a 4 on, 4 off rotating day and night shift pattern.
• Full right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
• Ability to meet the required background screening and security clearance requirements.

Desirable Experience

• Automated warehouse or distribution centre maintenance.
• Conveyor systems, sortation equipment and automated material handling machinery.
• Motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts and mechanical drive systems.
• Sensors, inverters, control panels and PLC diagnostics.
• Experience within logistics, FMCG, manufacturing or automated distribution environments.
• Experience maintaining complex electromechanical systems.

What's on Offer?

• £52,500 annual salary including shift allowance.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• 4 on, 4 off rotating day and night shift pattern.
• Extended periods of time off between shifts.
• Opportunity to work with modern automated equipment and technology.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Supportive engineering team and long-term career opportunities.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.