Maintenance Engineer - Electrical & PLC Systems (Shift)

Lyreco; Dawley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Pension & Life Assurance

Volunteer days (2 days/year)

Referral scheme

Career break after 3 years

Job summary

Lyreco in Telford is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure operation and maintenance of equipment in our warehouse and offices. The role focuses on configuring, installing and commissioning essential systems while minimising downtime and improving overall site efficiency.

Candidates should hold City & Guilds in electro/mechanical engineering, with strong fault-finding across electrical, mechanical and automated systems, plus experience with logistics equipment and PLCs (Siemens S7 bonus).

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or equivalent in electro/mechanical engineering.
• Recent demonstrable multi-skilled industry experience of electro/mechanical equipment, with focus on electrical.
• Strong fault-finding experience across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and automated software-controlled equipment (hydraulics a bonus).
• Experience with logistics equipment including automated conveyors and packaging equipment with AC motors and inverters.
• Working knowledge of automated and PLC equipment; Siemens S7 knowledge is a bonus.
• Experience with electrical installations (distribution boards, 3-phase and single-phase supplies).
• Ability to work shifts and perform manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Configuration, installation and commissioning of equipment as required.
• Maximise site efficiency by minimising downtime and carrying out maintenance on building services.
• Support ongoing maintenance needs and respond to equipment issues as they arise.

Skills

Electro/mechanical

Fault finding

Logistics equipment

Siemens S7 PLC

Electrical installs

Shift work

Manual handling

Education

City & Guilds in electro/mechanical engineering

Job description

Lyreco in Telford is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure operation and maintenance of equipment in our warehouse and offices. The role focuses on configuring, installing and commissioning essential systems while minimising downtime and improving overall site efficiency.

Candidates should hold City & Guilds in electro/mechanical engineering, with strong fault-finding across electrical, mechanical and automated systems, plus experience with logistics equipment and PLCs (Siemens S7 bonus).