Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

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

Job summary

A leading international logistics company in Wales seeks a Maintenance Engineer to support high-automation warehousing. Responsibilities include planned maintenance and PLC fault finding on automated systems. Required qualifications are a time-served apprenticeship and electrical qualifications. The role offers competitive pay, 20 days holiday, and ongoing training in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive market-based salary

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme and workplace insurance

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive, team-based culture with progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an automated or distribution/warehouse environment highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• IT literacy and familiarity with digital maintenance systems.
• Good level of written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems and basic food hygiene is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and responsive repairs on automated systems.
• Fault finding and basic repair of electrical and mechanical components.
• Monitoring and management of CMMS systems.
• Supervising and coordinating with on-site contractors.
• Ensuring health & safety standards are met.

Skills

PLC fault finding

Conveyors, belts, and drive systems

Pneumatics and hydraulics

Sensors and metal detectors

Motors, gearboxes, and bearings

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Formal electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds)

Job description

Join a Growing Team in a Leading International Logistics Operation

Bring your technical know-how and collaborative approach to a hands‑on role at the core of a major international logistics company, operating cutting‑edge cold storage and distribution facilities across the UK and Europe.

As a Maintenance Engineer at our Wrexham site, you'll play a key part in supporting high‑automation warehousing and material handling systems, ensuring operational efficiency through a blend of planned maintenance and responsive engineering support.

💼 The Role

You'll be working in a fast‑paced, team‑focused environment, supporting fully automated machinery and distribution infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and responsive repairs on automated systems
• PLC fault finding and working with sensors, metal detectors, conveyors, belts, bearings, and motors
• Fault finding and basic repair of electrical and mechanical components
• Site facilities and infrastructure maintenance as required
• Monitoring and management of CMMS systems
• Ensuring health & safety standards are met across all engineering activities
• Supervising and coordinating with on‑site contractors
• Using Permit to Work systems for compliance and safety

🛠️ What You'll Need

Time‑served apprenticeship and formal electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds)

Experience in an automated or distribution/warehouse environment highly desirable

Strong skills in:

• PLC fault finding
• Conveyors, belts, and drive systems
• Pneumatics and hydraulics
• Sensors and metal detectors
• Motors, gearboxes, and bearings

Ability to work independently and within a team

IT literacy and familiarity with digital maintenance systems

Good level of written and spoken English

Knowledge of refrigeration systems and basic food hygiene (advantageous, not essential)

🎁 What's on Offer

• Competitive market‑based salary + overtime opportunities
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and workplace insurance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive, team‑based culture with clear progression opportunities

Day shifts only - no weekends or nights