Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Wrexham seeks a Maintenance Engineer to support high-automation warehousing operations. The role includes planned preventative maintenance, PLC fault finding, and supervising contractors, ensuring operational efficiency. Ideal candidates have a time-served apprenticeship, formal electrical qualifications, and experience in automated environments. The position offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and no night or weekend shifts.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme and workplace insurance

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive team-based culture

Qualifications

• Experience in an automated or distribution/warehouse environment highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Good level of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and repairs on automated systems.
• Ensure health & safety standards are met during engineering activities.
• Supervise and coordinate with on-site contractors.

Skills

PLC fault finding

Conveyors and belts maintenance

Pneumatics and hydraulics

IT literacy

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

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

Job description

Overview

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