Maintenance Engineer

Wills Consultants; Rothersthorpe; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wills Consultants in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer for an automated warehouse. You will be responsible for day-to-day maintenance of fast-moving material handling equipment and for delivering preventative maintenance, fault rectification, and operational support.

The role requires ONC/HNC/BTEC or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical/PLC Engineering, PLC knowledge is advantageous, and ability to work at height.

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC/BTEC or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or PLC Engineering
• Cross training from Mechanical to Electrical Engineering
• PLC knowledge advantageous
• Health and Safety qualifications desirable
• Experience with automated materials handling equipment
• Ability to work at height
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance and fault rectification for automated materials handling equipment
• Identify and resolve issues and root causes in collaboration with customer operations
• Log all activities per agreed method and communicate with the customer
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and submit proposals
• Interact with the customer and internal teams to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain safety standards and ensure compliance across site operations
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet targets and deadlines

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

PLC

Health and Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

ONC/HNC/BTEC in Electrical/Mechanical/PLC Eng

Tools

PLC knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Ref. No: 1043

Salary: £48,443 per annum + benefits

Shifts: Monday to Friday 06:00-14:30 / 14:00-22:30

Please note you must have full and legal rights to work in the UK. (We cannot sponsor or support VISA applicants).

About the Role:

We are recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer for an automated warehouse based in Northampton. You will be response for the day-to-day maintenance of the fast flowing material handling equipment as well as:

• Delivery of key service elements such as planned preventative maintenance, fault rectification and fault
• eradication
• Ensure all aspects of their working day are logged as per the agreed method
• Fully interact with the customer in day-to-day activities
• Identify and resolve issues with the materials handling equipment, including identification of root causes, working proactively with the customer operations team
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and submit proposals
• Effectively communicate throughout the team and with the customer

Requirements:

• ONC/HNC/BTEC or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or PLC Engineering
• Recognised cross training from Mechanical to Electrical Engineering of vice versa
• PLC knowledge and experience is advantageous.
• Health and Safety Qualifications desirable
• Experience of automated materials handling equipment
• Ability to work at height.
• Highly proficient verbal and written communication skills desirable.
• Good team working skills.