Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

CV Technical; Braintree; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international logistics company in Braintree is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support automation systems and site infrastructure. You will carry out preventative maintenance, monitor performance using CMMS, and liaise with contractors. Candidates should have a time‑served apprenticeship in electrical qualifications and experience in automated environments. The role offers a competitive salary, regular overtime, and a supportive work culture with no night or weekend shifts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension and insurance

Career development and ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience in automated or distribution/warehouse environments preferred.
• Familiarity with refrigeration systems and food hygiene is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and respond to breakdowns.
• Support site automation and mechanical handling systems.
• Liaise with external contractors and enforce health & safety protocols.

Skills

PLC fault finding

Basic mechanical skills

Comfortable using IT systems

Good spoken and written English

Education

Time‑served apprenticeship and recognised electrical qualification

Tools

CMMS platforms

Conveyors

Job description

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.

💼 The Role:

• 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