Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Innovate Recruitment Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer experienced in automated conveyor systems. This hands-on role involves maintenance in a fast-paced environment, including electrical and mechanical fault finding. The position requires strong skills in automation, preventative maintenance, and the ability to work with PLC controls. A background in logistics or manufacturing is preferred. This opportunity includes a flexible 4 on, 4 off shift pattern and offers exposure to advanced automated technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining automated conveyor or materials handling systems.
• Background in automated warehousing, logistics, FMCG, or automotive environments.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain automated conveyor and materials handling systems.
• Conduct PPM and react to breakdowns in time-critical operations.
• Work safely with a wide range of industrial voltages.

Skills

Automated conveyor systems maintenance

Mechanical fault-finding skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Working with PLC-controlled systems

Using Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Understanding health and safety regulations

Education

Industry recognised engineering apprenticeship

Mechanical and electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 2 or 3)

Knowledge of IEE Wiring Regulations

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Are you a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with strong experience in automated conveyor or materials handling systems? This role focuses on hands‑on engineering skills and is ideal for engineers from automated warehouses, logistics centres, FMCG or automotive manufacturing or airport environments.

4 on, 4 off shift pattern covering both days and nights. 24 / 7 operational environment, flexibility required

What you will work on

• Automated conveyor and materials handling systems in a fast-paced live environment
• Mechanical, electrical and controls maintenance across automated assets
• Sortation systems, conveyors, carousels, scanners, sensors, diverters, ploughs and vertical sortation units
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown response
• Electrical systems ranging from 24V DC to 415V AC
• Industrial control systems, including PLC-based automation
• Fault finding on mechanical, electrical and control-related issues

Key skills and experience required

• Proven experience maintaining automated conveyor or materials handling systems
• Background in automated warehousing, logistics, FMCG, automotive or similar high-volume environments
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Experience responding to live breakdowns in time-critical operations
• Hands‑on experience working to planned preventative maintenance schedules
• Working knowledge of PLC‑controlled systems and industrial automation
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and O&M manuals
• Experience carrying out mechanical service works in both operational and workshop settings
• Strong understanding of health and safety, including risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Comfortable working safely with a wide range of industrial voltages

Qualifications

• Industry recognised engineering apprenticeship
• Mechanical and electrical qualifications, minimum NVQ Level 2 or 3
• Knowledge of IEE Wiring Regulations, 17th or 18th Edition

Why this role

• Hands‑on engineering role focused on core maintenance and automation skills
• Exposure to modern automated systems and complex materials handling technology
• Suitable for engineers looking to transfer skills from automated warehouses or similar environments
• Stable, long‑term role within a critical operational setting