Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

CV Technical; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international logistics company in Wrexham is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support high-automation warehousing. This role involves conducting preventative maintenance and repairs on automated systems. The ideal candidate should have an electrical qualification and experience in a similar environment. A competitive salary, benefits, and ongoing training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive market-based salary

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme and workplace insurance

Ongoing training and professional development

Day shifts only - no weekends or nights

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship required.
• Experience in an automated or distribution environment desirable.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on automated systems.
• Perform fault finding on PLC and electrical components.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Supervise on-site contractors.

Skills

PLC fault finding

Conveyors and drive systems

Pneumatics and hydraulics

IT literacy

Basic food hygiene knowledge

Education

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.

Responsibilities

• 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