Maintenance Support Engineer

AMH Material Handling; Swindon; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of material handling solutions in Swindon is seeking a Maintenance Support Technician. You will service electro-mechanical systems, support customers nationwide, and identify improvements to enhance reliability. The ideal candidate will possess an ONC/HNC qualification, strong experience with automated systems, and a proactive communication style. This role offers competitive compensation, flexible management, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Base salary £44,100 + £3,000 on-call allowance

Company van and fuel card

33 days annual leave

Performance-related bonus opportunities

All tools and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Strong experience with automated systems maintenance required.
• Confidence in fault-finding under pressure necessary.
• Full UK Driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and fault diagnosis on electro-mechanical systems.
• Supporting customers nationwide, often autonomously.
• Identifying improvements to boost reliability and reduce downtime.

Skills

Experience with automated systems maintenance

Electrical bias (ONC/HNC or equivalent)

Confidence working independently

Strong communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification with electrical bias

Job description

Overview

As part of our UK-wide Maintenance Support team, you'll work flexibly across a variety of fast-paced environments delivering top-quality support for automated material handling systems. Your role will include responsibilities across servicing, fault diagnosis, customer liaison, and proactive improvements to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and fault diagnosis on electro-mechanical systems
• Supporting customers nationwide, often autonomously
• Identifying improvements to boost reliability and reduce downtime
• Advising on spare parts and long-term fixes
• Liaising professionally with customers and other AMH teams
• Occasional project support and site-based reactive cover
• Pro-rata on-call coverage (shared across the team)

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification with electrical bias (essential)
• Strong experience with automated systems maintenance
• Confidence working independently and fault-finding under pressure
• Comfortable with travel, overnight stays and shift flexibility
• Full UK Driving licence
• Proactive communicator with a can-do, solutions-focused mindset
• Strong English language and good communication skills

What’s In It For You?

• Base salary £44,100 + £3,000 on-call allowance
• Potential to earn £65,000 – £80,000+ based on overtime appetite
• Company van, fuel card, iPad, laptop & mobile
• Matched pension (5%)
• 33 days annual leave
• 6x salary death in service
• Flexible, empathetic management
• Performance-related bonus opportunities
• All tools, uniform and kit provided
• Personal development, career progression & trade test support

Additional details: Core Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 start with paid overtime (1.5x hourly rate). Weekend and night shift flexibility may be required. On-call rota: 1 week in every 3 (with £3,000 allowance and generous overtime rates).