Maintenance Engineer

Inpost; Walsall; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

InPost UK is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer for our Wednesbury distribution centre. You will maintain and support MHE and related systems to keep downtime low and ensure smooth parcel sortation and delivery operations.

You'll work on conveyors, perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and implement maintenance schedules while mentoring junior technicians and apprentices, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least a Level 3 qualification in engineering (HNC/City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Proven experience diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Knowledge of PLC control systems (Modicon/Siemens).
• Familiarity with BS7671 (17th Edition) wiring regs and electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections and preventative maintenance on conveyor belts and sortation systems.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out timely repairs.
• Replace or repair faulty components, reset systems, and keep equipment running smoothly.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Identify improvements to boost reliability and performance of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
• Mentor junior technicians and apprentices as needed.

Skills

Mechanical faults

Electrical faults

PLC control

BS7671 17th

Electrical installations

Height safety

IOSH awareness

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification (HNC / City & Guilds)

Tools

Siemens PLC

Modicon PLC

Drilling tools

MIG welding

Job description

We're currently looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join our fast-paced Wednesbury Distribution Centre. In this hands‑on role, you'll be responsible for maintaining and supporting our Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) and associated systems to ensure optimal performance, reduce downtime, and support seamless parcel sortation and delivery operations.

• Perform regular inspections and preventative maintenance on conveyor belts and sortation systems
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and carrying out timely repairs
• Replace or repair faulty components, reset systems, and keep all equipment running efficiently
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures
• Identify and recommend improvements to boost equipment reliability and performance
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times
• Support and mentor junior technicians and apprentices as needed

You'll bring a strong engineering background, with at least a Level 3 qualification (HNC / City & Guilds or equivalent) in an engineering discipline. You'll also have:

• Proven experience in both mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis
• Knowledge of PLC control systems - ideally Modicon and Siemens
• Familiarity with BS:7671 (2382) 17th Edition wiring regulations
• Experience in industrial/commercial electrical installations
• Ability to work safely at heights up to 20 metres
• Working knowledge of safe practices (IOSH)
• Proficiency in the use of drilling and grinding tools
• Basic welding experience using gasless MIG

Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades‑old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we're looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join our Wednesbury team! Our mission? To switch up the status quo and become the UK's leading out‑of‑home business. With a fast‑growing network of thousands of smart lockers, hundreds of leading retail partners and the launch of our transformative Send service, we're bringing freedom to anyone with a parcel. At InPost UK, we're building an unparalleled group of talent that's committed to help us power our mission to reshape the way parcels move, and redefine eCommerce logistics. Our team is packed full of top‑notch experts in e‑commerce, technology, scale‑up growth, sustainability, logistics and supply chain. We're a passionate bunch with high ambition - we collaborate, innovate, support each other, and leave egos at the door. We handle thousands of parcels every day - and none of it would be possible without our dedicated team of Engineers keeping everything running smoothly.