Maintenance Engineer - Automated Warehouse Systems

Wills Consultants; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wills Consultants is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer for on-site maintenance of automated warehouse systems in Milton Keynes. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance to maximise equipment availability and operational performance.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and support technicians while adhering to safety procedures. The position requires E/M engineering qualifications and hands-on experience with automated systems.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, ONC, or Full BTEC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Apprenticeship trained.
• Experience with automated systems, including conveyors, cranes, sortation, or hanging garment equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, control systems, WCS/WMS, and CMMS.
• Strong fault-finding, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, customer-focused, and able to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Provide technical support to maintenance technicians.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical engineering

Preventive maintenance

Automated systems experience

Education

NVQ Level 3

ONC

Full BTEC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Control systems

WCS/WMS

CMMS

Job description

Wills Consultants is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer for on-site maintenance of automated warehouse systems in Milton Keynes. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance to maximise equipment availability and operational performance.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and support technicians while adhering to safety procedures. The position requires E/M engineering qualifications and hands-on experience with automated systems.