Maintenance Engineer

AMH Material Handling; Widnes; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material handling specialist in Widnes is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for their new automated distribution center. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 and involves preventative and reactive maintenance on advanced automated systems. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering and strong communication skills. This position promises ongoing training and development opportunities within a forward-thinking team.

Benefits

Company uniform provided

Death in Service cover

Company pension and sick pay scheme

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Paid overtime opportunities + Bonus

Qualifications

• Level 3 Apprenticeship trained or equivalent in Engineering.
• Understanding of maintenance best practices.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on automated equipment.
• Log and manage tasks using a Computerised Maintenance Management System.
• Diagnose faults and identify spare parts.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Reactive maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering

Job description

– Join a brand-new, cutting-edge site with huge growth potential

AMH Material Handling are expanding, and we’re looking for Maintenance Engineers to join our brand-new, high-tech distribution centre in Aylesford. With a competitive £55,000 salary (including shift allowance), excellent benefits, and ongoing training, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within one of the UK’s leading material handling specialists.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be based full-time on-site at a newly built Tesco automated distribution centre, working 12-hour shifts on a 24/7 rota. You'll be at the heart of a forward-thinking, collaborative team, working with some of the most advanced automation technology in the industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance on automated equipment & AMR system
• Logging and managing tasks using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Diagnosing faults and identifying spare parts to minimise downtime
• Working closely with the on-site Tesco operations team to maintain high standards
• Playing a proactive role in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput and efficiency
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Apprenticeship trained or equivalent in Engineering (e.g. ONC/HNC, NVQ Level 3) – Electrical bias preferred
• A solid understanding of maintenance best practices – mechanical and electrical
• The ability to work both independently and within a team
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Strong communication skills – you’ll be working closely with a major customer on-site
  
  

Why AMH Material Handling?

We’re More Than a Systems Integrator – We Design, Implement And Support Complex Automation Across Sectors. At AMH, We Invest In Our People. You'll Have

• Ongoing third-party and in-house training on specialist systems
• A supportive team that values innovation and growth
• The opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility you’ll be proud to call your workplace
  
  

Benefits

• £55,000 salary including shift allowance
• Flexible shift arrangements once operational
• Company uniform provided
• Death in Service cover
• Company pension and sick pay scheme
• Equivalent of 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Paid overtime opportunities + Bonus
  
  

This is a standout role for someone hungry to develop and grow. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking business at the forefront of UK automation, with the chance to shape how this brand-new site operates from site start up.

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