Maintenance Engineer – High‑Bay Cranes & PLCs (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

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.