Service Engineer

Proactive Global; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tech training

Career development

Advanced automation tech

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an Electrically biased Service Engineer to join a leading international provider of warehouse automation solutions. You will service systems across the UK, with focus on Liverpool, Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent, maintaining performance and resolving issues.

You will diagnose electrical and control faults, support PLC software, and contribute to commissioning and upgrades while building strong customer relationships and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial automation, maintenance, commissioning or after-sales service.
• Electrical, electronic, automation or robotics qualification.
• Experience with automated equipment in warehousing/logistics/manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PLC systems (Siemens Step 7, TIA Portal).

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on automated warehouse equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical and control faults.
• Provide PLC/software support and system enhancements.
• Support commissioning and optimization of installations in the UK areas (Liverpool, Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent).
• Complete warranty work, routine servicing and upgrades.
• Monitor performance and prepare service reports.
• Read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Plan service activities, quotations and scheduling.

Skills

Industrial automation

Maintenance

Commissioning

PLC systems

Siemens Step 7

TIA Portal

Profibus/Profinet

Electrical/electronic bias

Electrical schematics reading

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical qualification

Automation/Robotics qualification

Tools

Siemens Step 7

TIA Portal

MS Office

Job description

Service Engineer

We are looking for an Electrically biased Service Technician to join a leading international provider of warehouse automation and intralogistics solutions. The business specialises in automated storage and retrieval systems, pallet racking, warehouse management software and advanced material handling technology. You will be servicing the areas of Liverpool, Manchester and Stoke on Trent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, electrically biased engineer to join a growing industry, supporting automated warehouse systems across the UK. You'll play a key role in maintaining equipment performance, resolving technical issues and helping customers optimise their operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance, servicing, repairs and emergency breakdown support on automated warehouse equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical and control system faults.
• Provide PLC and software support, including modifications and system enhancements.
• Support the commissioning, ramp-up and optimisation of automated warehouse installations in the Liverpool, Manchester and Stoke on Trent areas.
• Complete warranty work, routine servicing and equipment upgrades.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify improvements and maintain accurate service and incident reports.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Plan and coordinate service activities, including quotations, scheduling and third-party contractors.
• Build strong customer relationships and communicate technical issues and performance improvements effectively.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant safety standards and local regulations.

Essential experience and skills

• Experience in industrial automation, maintenance, commissioning or after-sales service.
• An electrical, electronic, automation or robotics qualification, ideally with an electrical bias.
• Experience working with automated equipment in environments such as warehousing, intralogistics, manufacturing or material handling.
• Knowledge of PLC systems, particularly Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal.
• Understanding of industrial communication networks, including Profibus and Profinet.
• Knowledge of frequency inverters, such as SEW, Lenze or KEB.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong fault-finding, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with customers and senior stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A valid driving licence and passport.
• Flexibility to travel regularly and work outside standard office hours when required.

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full-time employment, with a six-month probation period.
• Company vehicle.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• The opportunity to work with advanced automation technology.
• Support from a highly skilled team within an established international business.
• A positive working environment with opportunities to develop your career in the growing warehouse automation sector.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy