Shift Automation & Maintenance Engineer

United Parcel Service of America, Inc.; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Holiday pay and life assurance

Discounts on retail and attractions (e

Industry-leading training and devp

Career progression (promotion from 内部)

£1,000 referral bonus for successful I

Job summary

United Parcel Service of America, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to keep automated sortation systems, conveyors, and facility equipment running safely and efficiently.

You will maintain, troubleshoot, and improve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in a fast-paced environment. Key duties include preventive and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis on PLCs and drives, and supporting equipment upgrades.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification (minimum).
• Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance within an industrial or automated environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive and reactive maintenance on plant and facility equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults on conveyors, automation systems, motors, sensors, PLCs, VFDs, and control panels.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain operational performance.
• Perform mechanical maintenance, including work on bearings, belts, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Support the installation and upgrade of machinery and equipment.
• Maintain accurate service records, work orders, and spare parts inventory.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including risk assessments and PPE requirements.
• Collaborate with operations teams and provide clear shift handovers to ensure smooth site performance.

Skills

Fault-finding

Microsoft Office

Reading schematics

PLC knowledge

Education

Level 3 Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

PLC knowledge

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

United Parcel Service of America, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to keep automated sortation systems, conveyors, and facility equipment running safely and efficiently.

You will maintain, troubleshoot, and improve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in a fast-paced environment. Key duties include preventive and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis on PLCs and drives, and supporting equipment upgrades.