Maintenance Engineer

AMH Material Handling; Swindon; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation and material handling company in Swindon is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure optimal performance of automated systems. The ideal candidate will have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in maintenance engineering, with a focus on conveyors and PLC-controlled systems. This role offers a competitive salary up to £52,000, shift flexibility, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Pension

Sick pay

Death in service

Company uniform

Laptop and phone provided

Training on latest automation technologies

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance engineering (electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled).
• Practical understanding of conveyors, motors, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Adaptable and reliable engineer who enjoys problem-solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond quickly to breakdowns.
• Support site uptime and performance against KPIs.
• Use the CMMS system to record, plan and complete maintenance tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Communication

Education

Relevant qualification in engineering (NVQ, apprenticeship)

Tools

PLC-controlled systems

Pneumatics

Conveyors

Motors

Job description

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key role in keeping our customer's automated systems operating at peak performance. You'll be part of a small, skilled team, providing both planned and reactive maintenance across conveyors, AMRs, and automated handling systems within a fast-paced logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond quickly to breakdowns.
• Support site uptime and performance against KPIs.
• Work safely to H&S standards, ensuring compliance with AMH and client policies.
• Use the CMMS system to record, plan and complete maintenance tasks.
• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability.
• Maintain clear communication with the engineering and operations teams.
• Ensure all documentation and reports are accurate and up to date.

This is a hands‑on, technically varied role where you'll work with the latest automation technologies and gain exposure to some of the most advanced logistics engineering systems in the UK.

We're looking for an adaptable, reliable engineer who enjoys problem‑solving, continuous learning, and teamwork.

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in engineering e.g., NVQ, apprenticeship, etc.
• Previous experience in maintenance engineering (electrical, mechanical, or multi‑skilled).
• Practical understanding of conveyors, motors, pneumatics, and PLC‑controlled systems.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and team‑working ability.

We're hiring a Maintenance Engineer to join AMH Material Handling's growing team in Swindon - supporting a brand‑new automated logistics system that blends cutting‑edge AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robots) with traditional conveyor technology. Offering a competitive salary up to £52,000 including shift allowance, optional overtime, and the chance to work on one of the UK's most advanced automated facilities.

About AMH Material Handling

At AMH Material Handling, we design, install and maintain intelligent automation and material handling systems for some of the UK's biggest names in retail and logistics.

We're known for our innovation, reliability, and engineering excellence, delivering large‑scale automated solutions that keep our clients' operations moving efficiently and safely.

With our continued investment in people, technology, and systems, we're building a workplace where engineers are empowered to learn, progress, and shape the future of automation.

Salary and Working Hours

• Salary: Up to £52,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) + Overtime.
• Hours: 12‑hour shifts, working on a four on, four off rotation (days and nights).

Shift Flexibility and Safety Commitment

• Committed to working safely and maintaining high standards.

Why You'll Love Working with AMH

• Up to £52,000 including shift allowance, with overtime opportunities.
• 12‑hour shifts, 4‑on 4‑off for excellent work‑life balance.
• Career growth – structured opportunities to progress within AMH's expanding network of sites.
• Training and development on the latest automation technologies.
• Comprehensive benefits – pension, sick pay, death in service, company uniform, laptop and phone provided.
• Supportive, people‑focused culture where collaboration is valued.
• Be part of the future of automation, working with world‑class technology and a respected UK leader in the sector.