Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector is seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh. This role involves maintaining and repairing sortation equipment across various depots in Scotland. Candidates will need strong electrical and mechanical skills, along with resilience and a proactive approach. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Free life assurance (4x salary)

Free onsite parking

Health kiosks at locations

Discounts at various retailers

Milestone days off for celebrations

Free eye tests and support for glasses

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced automated environments.
• Self-management and autonomous working required.
• Full UK driving license needed for travel between depots.

Responsibilities

• Responding to breakdowns with extensive fault finding.
• Completing adhoc repair requests on sortation equipment.
• Performing PPM and reactive maintenance.

Skills

Electrical repair skills

Mechanical repair skills

Problem-solving under pressure

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

Recognized engineering or maintenance apprenticeship

HND/HNC in engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Edinburgh

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Client:

DPDgroup

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

303f85199114

Job Views:

4

Posted:

27.05.2025

Expiry Date:

11.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description

Our Network Engineering Manager is currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (known internally as Network Sortation Engineer) to help strengthen our existing team and deliver outstanding service to our Network of Depots around the UK.

In this role, you will cover a number of Depots across Scotland, ensuring that equipment is maintained and repairs are carried out promptly to maintain service quality.

You will be responsible for all maintenance and breakdowns on sortation equipment from both electrical and mechanical perspectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responding to breakdowns with extensive fault finding (electrical and mechanical)
• Completing adhoc repair requests on all sortation equipment
• Performing all PPM and reactive maintenance on sortation equipment
• Carrying out servicing work, including reports and system updates
• Using SCADA systems for fault diagnosis
• Liaising with Security, Operations, and IT departments regarding maintenance
• Adhering to health & safety policies (including COSHH)

Qualifications

Candidates should have completed a recognized engineering or maintenance apprenticeship, or hold an appropriate engineering qualification (HND/HNC) with an electrical bias. The role requires autonomous working and self-management, with experience in:

• Fast-paced automated environments with electrical and mechanical repair skills
• Problem-solving under pressure
• Resilience, self-motivation, and flexibility
• Teamwork and a proactive attitude
• Alignment with DPD values: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work, and Accountability
• A full UK driving license, as travel between depots is essential

Additional Information

Our benefits include:

• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Free life assurance (4x salary) upon joining the pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Health kiosks at locations
• Discounts at various retailers, including supermarket savings
• Milestone days off for celebrations
• Free eye tests and support for glasses