Shift 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

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 CommitmentAt

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.

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

Employee Type:

Permanent