Maintenance Engineer

Austin Fraser; Ullesthorpe; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a major player in the engineering technology sector as a Maintenance Engineer. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge automated systems in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for ensuring the reliability and upkeep of essential equipment, including conveyors and PLC-driven machinery. The company is a leader in intralogistics, providing excellent career development opportunities and job security. If you're passionate about automation and ready to take your engineering career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

5% Company Pension

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

25 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in automated or factory environments is ideal.
• A multiskilled background with mechanical or electrical bias.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on automated equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and conduct reactive repairs.
• Perform fault-finding and diagnostics on machinery.

Skills

Fault-finding on automated systems

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

PLC-driven machinery

Conveyors

High bay cranes

Packaging and wrapping systems

Sortation lines

Job description

Maintenance Engineer
Salary: £53,137 + Overtime Opportunities
Benefits: 5% Company Pension | Private Healthcare | Life Assurance | 25 Days Holiday
Shift Pattern: Panama - Days & Nights
Location: On-site (Residential Role) - LUTTERWORTH

Why Join Our Client?
Become part of one of Europe's leading names in automated intralogistics and system integration.
Strong opportunities for career development, including clear pathways into senior management.
Excellent job security with a company that's growing fast in a future-proof sector.
Competitive salary and benefits package from a company that values its people.

The Company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a major player in the engineering technology sector, particularly within the booming world of Industry 4.0. Our client is a market leader in intralogistics and material handling systems, working with well-known blue-chip clients across Europe. With roots dating back to the early 1900s and a current annual turnover exceeding €600 million, they are continuing to expand due to rising demand for automated solutions.

The Role
As a Residential Maintenance Engineer, you'll be the go-to expert for the upkeep and reliability of cutting-edge automated equipment including:

1. Conveyors
2. High bay cranes
3. Packaging and wrapping systems
4. Sortation lines
5. PLC-driven machinery

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

1. Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
2. Responding to breakdowns and carrying out reactive repairs
3. Performing fault-finding and diagnostics
4. Conducting root cause analysis and supporting continuous improvement efforts

About You
We're looking for an engineer with a strong proactive mindset and a passion for automation. While experience in an automated or factory environment is ideal, we're open to candidates from a variety of engineering backgrounds.

You'll ideally have:

1. A multiskilled background with a mechanical or electrical bias
2. Strong fault-finding ability on automated systems
3. A team-focused attitude and great communication skills
4. An eagerness to work in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment

Interested?
If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career with a company that's shaping the future of logistics and automation, we want to hear from you.

Apply now, call AJ on (phone number removed), or email your CV to .

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