Maintenance Engineer (AWDO-P15158) in Birmingham)

AWD online; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AWD online in Birmingham is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to take ownership of planned and reactive maintenance on high-bay crane and conveyor systems within a busy site. You will manage PPM, handle breakdowns, and perform mechanical and electrical repairs with PLC knowledge considered a plus.

The role requires strong problem-solving, ability to work at height, and collaboration with warehouse management to minimise downtime and ensure service levels are met.

Qualifications

• Previous electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
• City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 NVQ Diploma or Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong mechanical capability with supporting electrical knowledge.
• Excellent technical knowledge and fault-finding ability.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, plan effectively and work under pressure to deadlines.
• Good computer literacy and understanding of warehouse management systems.
• Good problem-solving skills with a practical and creative approach.
• Strong time-management, communication and team-working skills.
• Ability to work at height within high-bay ASRS crane systems.

Responsibilities

• Crane Maintenance and Overhauls: Service, maintain and overhaul high-bay cranes, including drives, bearings, gearing and roller systems.
• Breakdown Response: Attend equipment breakdowns within agreed SLAs, diagnose faults and restore operation efficiently.
• Electrical Repairs and Installations: Complete electrical repairs, new installations and equipment upgrades to required industry standards.
• Controls and Inverters: Change and programme inverters and other control systems.
• Planned Preventative Maintenance: Keep PPM activity complete, accurate and up to date.
• Operational Support: Work closely with warehouse supervisors and management to deliver the agreed level of service and minimise customer delays.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical capability

Fault-finding ability

Time management

Communication skills

Team working

Ability to work at height

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Siemens PLC

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Join an established global packaging manufacturer in Birmingham and take ownership of planned and reactive maintenance across high-bay crane and conveyor systems in a technically varied site-based role.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Maintenance Technician, Engineering Technician, Service Engineer, Crane Engineer, Multi‑Skilled Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electromechanical Engineer, Automation Engineer, ASRS Engineer, Crane Service Engineer

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: Birmingham, West Midlands

JOB TYPE: Full‑Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability and recovery of narrow‑aisle high‑bay cranes and associated conveyor systems within a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment.

The Maintenance Engineer will manage planned preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns and carry out mechanical work including drive, bearing, gearing and roller‑system repairs, alongside electrical repairs, installations and equipment upgrades.

Working closely with warehouse supervisors and management, the Maintenance Engineer will help minimise downtime, meet agreed service levels and maintain accurate PPM activity. The position also involves inverter and control‑system programming, with PLC knowledge such as Siemens highly desirable.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Maintenance Engineer include:

• Crane Maintenance and Overhauls: Service, maintain and overhaul high‑bay cranes, including drives, bearings, gearing and roller systems
• Breakdown Response: Attend equipment breakdowns within agreed SLAs, diagnose faults and restore operation efficiently
• Electrical Repairs and Installations: Complete electrical repairs, new installations and equipment upgrades to required industry standards
• Controls and Inverters: Change and programme inverters and other control systems
• Planned Preventative Maintenance: Keep PPM activity complete, accurate and up to date
• Operational Support: Work closely with warehouse supervisors and management to deliver the agreed level of service and minimise customer delays

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Previous electrical and mechanical maintenance experience
• City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 NVQ Diploma or Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong mechanical capability with supporting electrical knowledge
• Excellent technical knowledge and fault‑finding ability
• Ability to prioritise workloads, plan effectively and work under pressure to deadlines
• Good computer literacy and understanding of warehouse management systems
• Good problem‑solving skills with a practical and creative approach
• Strong time‑management, communication and team‑working skills
• Ability to work at height within high‑bay ASRS crane systems

DESIRABLE

• Experience within warehouse, retail, FMCG or a similar operational environment
• Experience with ASRS systems, automated cranes or overhead cranes
• PLC experience, including Siemens