Resident Site Engineer

GXO; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the UK is looking for a Resident Site Engineer to join their team in Rotherham. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £55,000 per annum and includes a benefits package with 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and more. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in engineering within automation and must possess relevant qualifications. You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical and automated systems while ensuring optimal performance and compliance.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Career development opportunities

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

EV car leasing scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an automation, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Familiarity with conveyor systems, cranes, shuttles, and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on automated systems.
• Manage queries and coordinate contractors on-site.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and manufacturer standards.
• Deliver training and updates to customers.

Skills

Strong previous experience within an engineering role

Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with diagnostic tools

Organisational skills

Education

Engineering qualifications (NHC, NHD, NVQ Level 3)

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Do you have hands‑on experience with automated systems and engineering maintenance? Are you confident working independently on‑site with customers? Ready to be the technical expert at the heart of a growing automation business?

If this sounds like you, Inteq – now proudly part of Wincanton X GXO – would love to hear from you.

Here at GXO, we’re currently looking for a Resident Site Engineer, to join our Inteq contract, based in Rotherham. You will be the primary technical contact at site, responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical, electrical, and automated systems. You’ll ensure optimal equipment performance, resolve issues proactively, and build strong customer relationships through expert support and communication.

This is a full‑time permanent position. You’ll be working Monday to Friday, covering the hours of 09:00 till 17:00. However, flexibility is required for urgent call‑out issues.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £55,000 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company pension scheme, private healthcare, EV car leasing scheme, career development opportunities and training and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on automated systems
• Act as the on‑site technical expert, managing queries and coordinating contractors
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and manufacturer standards
• Deliver training and updates to customers, maintaining strong relationships
• Manage service documentation, performance logs, and spare parts inventory

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Strong previous experience within an engineering role within an automation, manufacturing, or distribution environment
• Engineering qualifications (NHC, NHD, NVQ Level 3, or time‑served apprenticeship)
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automated systems
• Familiarity with conveyor systems, cranes, shuttles, and PLCs/control systems
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and maintenance software
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and organisational skills

We engineer faster, sma rter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.