Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

CV Technical; Braintree; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Braintree seeks a Maintenance Engineer to ensure optimal performance of automation systems. Responsibilities include executing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting various mechanical and electrical issues. The ideal candidate will have an electrical qualification and experience in automated or warehouse settings. The role offers a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive team environment without night or weekend shifts.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular overtime

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension and insurance

Career development and ongoing training

Supportive, team-oriented culture

Straight day shifts

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in electrical engineering is required.
• Experience in automated or warehouse environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Support and monitor automation and mechanical systems.
• Liaise with external contractors and manage health & safety.

Skills

PLC fault finding

Conveyors, belts, and drive systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Basic mechanical skills

IT systems competency

Good spoken and written English

Education

Recognized electrical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds)

Job description

Overview

Join a Growing Team in a Leading International Logistics Operation. Bring your technical expertise and collaborative mindset to a hands-on role at the heart of a major international logistics business, operating high-tech cold storage and distribution facilities across the UK and Europe. As a Maintenance Engineer at our Braintree site, you\'ll play a vital role in supporting automation systems and general site infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance through a mix of preventative and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and fast response to breakdowns
• PLC fault finding and working with sensors, metal detectors, conveyors, belts, motors, bearings
• Supporting site automation and mechanical handling systems
• Monitoring and reporting through the site CMMS system
• Liaising with and overseeing external contractors
• Adhering to and enforcing Permit to Work and health & safety protocols
• Contributing to team discussions and decision-making on efficiency improvements

What You\'ll Need

• Time-served apprenticeship and recognised electrical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, etc.)
• Experience working in automated or distribution/warehouse environments preferred
• Competence in: PLC fault finding
• Conveyors, belts, and drive systems
• Sensors and metal detectors
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, gearboxes, and bearings
• Basic mechanical skills (fitting, fault finding)
• Comfortable using IT systems and CMMS platforms
• Good spoken and written English
• Desirable: knowledge of refrigeration systems, food hygiene, and H&S practices

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary with regular overtime available
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension and insurance
• Career development and ongoing training
• A supportive, team-oriented work culture
• Straight day shifts - no nights or weekends