Site Maintenance Engineer

Nelson Recruitment Services; Fradley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Recruitment is looking for a proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our facilities team at the Distribution & Packaging Centre in Fradley Park, Lichfield. You will maintain five packaging machines and support building systems to keep operations safe and reliable.

Working with the Facilities Manager and external contractors, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, respond to breakdowns quickly, and help drive continuous improvement and safety across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance engineer in warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of planned preventive maintenance schedules and CMMS.
• Ability to work with contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot five packaging machines to minimise downtime.
• Carry out general building maintenance across warehouse facilities (HVAC, lighting, safety systems).
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Support projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work at height using MEWP equipment and liaise with contractors.

Skills

Fault finding

Planned maintenance

Problem solving

Safety awareness

CMMS

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Nelson Recruitment are looking for a proactive and hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join our dedicated facilities team at our Distribution & Packaging Centre in Fradley Park, Lichfield. This is a varied role where you will support both our high-performance packaging machinery and the wider warehouse infrastructure, helping to keep our operation running safely, efficiently and reliably.

Working closely with the Facilities Manager, internal operational teams and external contractors, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, respond quickly to breakdowns, support continuous improvement projects and help maintain excellent Health & Safety standards across the site.

Hours: 08:00-16:30

Salary: Dependant on experience

About the Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining five packaging machines while also supporting the upkeep of building systems and warehouse facilities, including HVAC, lighting and safety systems. You will play a key part in reducing downtime, improving maintenance processes and ensuring the site remains compliant, safe and operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot five packaging machines, ensuring minimal downtime
• Carry out general building maintenance across the warehouse, including HVAC, lighting, and safety systems
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues across electrical and mechanical systems
• Support project work and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work at height (up to 18 meters) using MEWP equipment
• Liaise with external contractors and internal operational partners
• Optimise and implement preventive maintenance schedules using CMMS
• Provide technical support and training to operational staff
• Champion Health & Safety standards and ensure compliance with company policies

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a maintenance engineering role within a warehouse, manufacturing, production, packaging or distribution environment
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
• Experience maintaining packaging machinery, conveyors, automation or material handling equipment would be beneficial
• Knowledge of planned preventive maintenance schedules and CMMS systems
• Confident working with contractors and internal stakeholders
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, safety and continuous improvement
• Comfortable working at height, including use of MEWP equipment, or willing to undertake relevant training

What We Offer

• A varied and hands‑on engineering role in a busy distribution and packaging environment
• Regular feedback and support to help you achieve your goals
• Access to online training courses to support your development
• The opportunity to contribute to improvement projects and make a real impact on site performance
• A collaborative team environment with support from facilities, operations and external specialists