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AWD online; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Birmingham to own planned and reactive maintenance on narrow-aisle high-bay cranes and conveyors within a busy manufacturing and warehouse setting.

The role covers mechanical and electrical work, including drives, bearings, gearing and roller systems, with inverter and PLC control programming and a focus on downtime reduction and service levels. PLC knowledge (Siemens) is highly desirable for this technically varied site.

Qualifications

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance experience required.
• Strong fault-finding and technical knowledge.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work under deadlines.
• Good computer literacy and understanding of warehouse management systems.
• Experience with high-bay crane systems and conveyors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and overhaul high-bay cranes, drives, bearings, gearing and rollers.
• Respond to breakdowns within SLAs and diagnose faults.
• Perform electrical repairs, installations and upgrades to standards.
• Program inverters and control systems as required.
• Ensure PPM activity is up to date and accurate.
• Collaborate with warehouse management to minimise delays.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Problem solving

Time management

Team working

Computer literacy

Warehouse management systems

Siemens PLC programming

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

ASRS experience

Overhead cranes

Job description

Join an established global packaging manufacturer in Birmingham and take ownership of planned and reactive maintenance across high-bay crane and conveyor systems in a technically varied site-based role.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Maintenance Technician, Engineering Technician, Service Engineer, Crane Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electromechanical Engineer, Automation Engineer, ASRS Engineer, Crane Service Engineer

LOCATION: Birmingham, West Midlands

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability and recovery of narrow-aisle high-bay cranes and associated conveyor systems within a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment.

The Maintenance Engineer will manage planned preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns and carry out mechanical work including drive, bearing, gearing and roller-system repairs, alongside electrical repairs, installations and equipment upgrades.

Working closely with warehouse supervisors and management, the Maintenance Engineer will help minimise downtime, meet agreed service levels and maintain accurate PPM activity. The position also involves inverter and control-system programming, with PLC knowledge such as Siemens highly desirable.

DUTIES

• Crane Maintenance and Overhauls: Service, maintain and overhaul high-bay cranes, including drives, bearings, gearing and roller systems
• Breakdown Response: Attend equipment breakdowns within agreed SLAs, diagnose faults and restore operation efficiently
• Electrical Repairs and Installations: Complete electrical repairs, new installations and equipment upgrades to required industry standards
• Controls and Inverters: Change and programme inverters and other control systems
• Planned Preventative Maintenance: Keep PPM activity complete, accurate and up to date
• Operational Support: Work closely with warehouse supervisors and management to deliver the agreed level of service and minimise customer delays

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Previous electrical and mechanical maintenance experience
• City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 NVQ Diploma or Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong mechanical capability with supporting electrical knowledge
• Excellent technical knowledge and fault-finding ability
• Ability to prioritise workloads, plan effectively and work under pressure to deadlines
• Good computer literacy and understanding of warehouse management systems
• Good problem-solving skills with a practical and creative approach
• Strong time-management, communication and team-working skills
• Ability to work at height within high-bay ASRS crane systems

DESIRABLE

• Experience within warehouse, retail, FMCG or a similar operational environment
• Experience with ASRS systems, automated cranes or overhead cranes

JOB REF: AWDO-P15158