Maintenance Engineer

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Willenhall; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to join a home-based service team. This role involves maintaining and repairing automated machinery, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and experience with large machinery in FMCG or logistics industries. A full UK driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical & Electrical Engineering qualifications.
• Preferred NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds 2391, 2394, 2395.
• Proven experience with large machinery in FMCG or logistics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs on automated equipment.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards and Health & Safety regulations.
• Conduct proactive inspections to identify potential issues.

Skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Understanding of Health & Safety

Education

Recognised Mechanical & Electrical Engineering qualifications

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Inspection, Testing, and Verification

Tools

Conveyor systems

Automated material handling equipment

Job description

Overview

Are you Electrically biased? Are you ready to be part of a team that redefines warehouse and logistics automation? My client is a global leader in conveyor and sorting solutions. They are seeking experienced Mechanical & Electrical Engineers to join a growing service and maintenance team. This role is home-based and involves travelling to customer sites across the UK, working on a variety of warehouse and FMCG machinery, including conveyors, auto-loaders, and other automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive servicing, and breakdown repairs on automated material handling equipment
• Ensure all work complies with technical standards, Health & Safety regulations, risk assessments, and method statements
• Perform proactive inspections (thermal, acoustic, visual, and audit checks) to identify and resolve potential issues
• Maintain accurate records, including reports, risk assessments, expenses, and timesheets
• Provide excellent customer service and build strong on-site relationships
• Support other areas of the business where required, including cover, training, and installation support
• Continuously develop technical skills and keep up to date with industry standards

Experience Required

• Recognised Mechanical & Electrical Engineering qualifications
• Preferred: NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds 2391, 2394, 2395 or equivalent in Inspection, Testing, and Verification
• Minimum: Level 2 Access to Building Services; Electrotechnical Craft; Building Services Engineering Technicals; or MGTS Mechanical to Electrical Conversion
• Proven experience working with large machinery in FMCG or logistics warehouses (e.g., conveyors, auto loaders)
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, including safe working with heavy machinery
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check