Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

ESB Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Bonus scheme

In-house training

Job summary

ESB Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a large automated distribution centre in Nottingham. You will maintain conveyors, cranes, lifts and transfer cars, supporting a 12-hour continuous shift pattern on a fast-paced site.

The role requires a time-served apprenticeship with mechanical and electrical qualifications, plus real experience in automated environments. Strong fault-finding and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with Level 3 qualification.
• Qualifications in mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Proven maintenance experience in an automated, fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working at height.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving with CI mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across automated systems (conveyors, cranes, lifts, transfer cars).
• Troubleshoot faults in warehouse automation and perform preventive maintenance.
• Collaborate across departments to minimise downtime and maximise performance.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Mechanical & electrical

Maintenance experience

Working at height

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 qualification (time-served apprenticeship)

Tools

Automation systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Automated Warehouse

Nottingham

£50,265 + Excellent Benefits

12-hour Continental Shifts (Days & Nights)

Join one of the Midlands’ largest and most advanced automated distribution centres – a reputable, forward-thinking employer offering industry-leading tech, in-house training, and real career growth.

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping a fully automated site running smoothly. Working as part of a skilled maintenance team, you’ll carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of automated systems, including:

• Conveyor networks, pallet/tote cranes, lifts, and transfer cars
• Sophisticated warehouse management and control systems

You’ll be empowered to make decisions, prioritise work effectively, and collaborate across departments to keep downtime to a minimum and performance to a maximum.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified: Time-served apprentice with a minimum Level 3.
• Applicants must hold qualifications in both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Experienced: Proven maintenance experience in an automated and fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working at height and physically fit for a large site
• Excellent communicator and team player
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and continuous improvement focus

Desirable Extras

• Automation systems experience
• Risk assessments, CI initiatives, and planning
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office tools

Shift Pattern

• Panama shift: 3-2-2 rotating days and nights, Monday–Sunday

Why Join Us?

• Work for a well-known and respected brand
• Access to a dedicated in-house training team
• Great culture, modern environment, and long-term career opportunities
• Excellent Staff discount & bonus scheme