Maintenance Technician

Imperium Recruitment; Methley Lanes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

22 Days + Bank Holidays

High Street Discount

Job summary

Imperium Recruitment is seeking an experienced mechanically biased Maintenance Technician to join our engineering team at a busy distribution centre in Wakefield. You will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, fault-finding and repairs to conveyors and related material-handling systems to minimise downtime and keep the site running smoothly.

The role involves working within a multi-skilled engineering team on a 3-shift pattern (Mornings, Afternoons, Nights) with 8-hour shifts, in

Qualifications

• Experience as maintenance engineer or mechanical engineer in a busy site/warehouse.
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience with conveyors or automated/material-handling equipment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on site equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults quickly to minimise downtime.
• Maintain conveyors, rollers, bearings, chains, belts, gearboxes and related systems.
• Complete inspections and preventative maintenance per schedules.
• Respond to breakdowns and equipment failures; ensure safe operation.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Conveyors experience

Autonomous working

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Tools

Conveyors

Material-handling equipment

Job description

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £41,900 - 46,500 including supplements

Shift Pattern: 3 Shift Pattern

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 8 Hour Shifts

We are looking for an experienced Mechanically Biased Maintenance Technician to join our engineering team at a busy distribution centre.

You will play a key role in ensuring that the automated and mechanical handling systems remain safe, reliable and operational, minimising downtime and supporting the smooth running of the site.

Working as part of a Multi-Skilled Engineering Team, you will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, fault finding and reactive repairs across a range of mechanical equipment and material-handling systems.

Key Responsibilities for a Maintenance Technician

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on site equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently to minimise operational downtime.
• Maintain conveyors, rollers, bearings, chains, belts, gearboxes, motors and associated mechanical systems.
• Complete inspections and preventative maintenance in accordance with agreed schedules.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and equipment failures.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend improvements to equipment reliability.
• Work closely with operations and other engineering disciplines to resolve issues.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update relevant systems.
• Support installation, modification and improvement projects when required.
• Comply with all health and safety, environmental and engineering standards.

Experience and Qualifications required for a Maintenance Technician

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or similar role.
• A recognised engineering qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Experience working with conveyors or automated/material-handling equipment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with bearings, chains, belts, gearboxes and mechanical drives.
• Good understanding of planned preventative maintenance.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving equipment issues.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• Experience within a Warehouse, Logistics, or distribution environment would be advantageous.

Salary and Benefits of a Maintenance Technician

• Salary £41,900 (Potential earnings £46,500
• 3 Shift Pattern Mornings, Afternoons, Nights (1 Sunday n 3)
• Training and development opportunities.
• 22 Days + Bank Holidays .
• High Street Discount
• A supportive and professional engineering team.