Maintenance Engineer

Proactive Global; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

8 bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Permanent Health Insurance

Company Sick Pay

Pension

Death in Service

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a permanent team in the Nottingham area. The role focuses on preventative and reactive maintenance of automated systems, fault diagnosis and improving system reliability in a busy logistics/automation environment.

You will monitor plant performance, work with customers and the engineering team, and ensure safe, efficient operation. A Level 3 engineering qualification or time-served apprenticeship with automation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Level 3 apprenticeship or Level 3 engineering qualification/ accreditation.
• 1–3 years of relevant engineering experience or equivalent via apprenticeship.
• Experience with automated equipment in a maintenance environment.
• Strong fault-finding and rectification skills.
• Experience with electromechanical/mechatronic systems.
• Understanding of PLC, controls and automation software.
• Experience with CMMS systems.
• Understanding of WMS/warehouse control systems.
• Experience with preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety at work.
• Ability to work at height.
• Ability to interpret system data and use condition monitoring techniques.
• Good IT skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Attention to detail and proactive problem solving.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and develop.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Diagnose faults and safely rectify issues to minimise downtime.
• Monitor automated systems using SynQ and WMS.
• Carry out root cause analysis and implement permanent solutions to recurring faults.
• Use condition monitoring and system data to identify potential failures and support predictive maintenance.
• Communicate with customers regarding equipment downtime and maintenance.
• Record maintenance activity using CRM/Salesforce and CMMS.
• Complete risk assessments and follow safe systems of work.
• Carry out dynamic risk assessments and report necessary amendments.
• Record and report near misses and accidents.
• Support continuous improvement projects and share knowledge with apprentices.
• Contribute to quality, environmental and Health & Safety objectives.

Skills

Automated equipment

Fault finding

Electromechanical systems

Mechatronics

PLC controls

Automation software

CRM/Salesforce

CMMS

WMS

SynQ

Data interpretation

Microsoft Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship or Level 3 engineering qualification

Tools

SynQ

WMS

CRM/Salesforce

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Automation

Location: Nottingham area
Salary: 42,838.71 basic + 24% shift allowance = 53,120 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Sector: Engineering / Automation / Intralogistics

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a permanent team in the Nottingham area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or time-served engineer with experience in automation, electromechanical maintenance, fault finding or mechatronics to join an established engineering environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining system availability, improving reliability and ensuring automated equipment operates safely and efficiently.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the preventative and reactive maintenance of automated and electromechanical equipment. You will monitor system performance, diagnose faults, carry out repairs and identify opportunities to improve system reliability.

You will also work closely with customers and the wider engineering team, providing updates on equipment downtime, maintenance activities and incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Diagnose faults and safely rectify issues to minimise system downtime.
• Monitor automated systems using SynQ and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Carry out root cause analysis and implement permanent solutions to recurring faults.
• Use condition monitoring and system data to identify potential failures and support predictive maintenance.
• Communicate with customers regarding equipment downtime, preventative maintenance and incidents.
• Record all maintenance activity and findings accurately using CRM/Salesforce and CMMS systems.
• Complete risk assessments and follow safe systems of work.
• Carry out dynamic risk assessments and report any required amendments.
• Record and report near misses and accidents.
• Support continuous improvement projects and initiatives.Complete relevant training and share knowledge with apprentices and trainees.
• Contribute to quality, environmental and Health & Safety objectives.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A minimum Level 3 Apprenticeship or relevant Level 3 engineering qualification/accreditation.
• 1-3 years' relevant engineering experience or equivalent time served through an engineering apprenticeship.
• Experience working with automated equipment in a maintenance environment.
• Strong fault-finding and rectification skills.
• Experience with electromechanical/mechatronic systems.
• Understanding of PLC, controls and automation software.
• Experience using CMMS systems.
• Understanding of WMS / warehouse control systems.
• Experience with preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Good understanding of workplace Health & Safety.
• Competence working at height.
• Ability to interpret system data and use condition monitoring techniques.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and develop.
• Fluent English language skills.

Salary & Benefits

• 42,838.71 basic salary
• 24% shift allowance
• 53,120 total annual salary including shift allowance
• 25 days' annual leave
• 8 bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension
• Death in Service

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