Shift Maintenance Engineer

E12 UPS Limited; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Holiday pay and life assurance

Discounts: Apple, cinemas, attractions

Job summary

UPS is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to maintain automated sortation systems, conveyors, and facility equipment. You will diagnose faults, perform preventive and reactive maintenance, and support installations in a fast-paced operational environment.

The role requires Level 3 Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification and hands-on experience with PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Strong fault-finding skills and proficiency with IT tools are essential.

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.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs, motor controls, networks, hydraulics, and pneumatics is beneficial.
• 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 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

Electrical engineering

Fault finding

PLC knowledge

Reading schematics

Microsoft Office

Education

Level 3 Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Electrical schematics

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

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Job Description

Maintenance Engineer Join our team and play a vital role in keeping our automated sortation systems, conveyors, and facility equipment running safely and efficiently. You'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving a range of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in a fast-paced operational environment.

Key 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs, motor controls, networks, hydraulics, and pneumatics is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday pay and life assurance
• Retail and attraction discounts, including Apple, cinemas, Alton Towers, and the London Eye
• Industry-leading training and development
• Career progression through our promotion from within culture
• £1,000 referral bonus for successful employee recommendations

Our Commitment

At UPS, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees are recruited, developed, and rewarded based on merit, skills, and experience. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Employee Type

Permanent UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

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