Site Maintenance Engineer: Robotics & Automation

Apply now!; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Life assurance policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Arvato in Birmingham (Hams Hall) is seeking a Site Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced logistics operation. You will maintain building, equipment, robotics and automation systems to a high standard, ensuring business continuity and a safe workplace.

The role requires experience in maintenance, multi-skilled with mechanical/electrical know-how; responsibilities include planned maintenance, reactive support, contractor supervision, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance, facilities or building services engineering.
• Multi-skilled maintenance with mechanical and/or electrical knowledge.
• Experience in warehouse, manufacturing or logistics environments is highly desirable.
• Experience working with distribution centre robotics and automation systems would be an advantage.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and contractor management.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Self-motivated with a proactive, hands‑on approach.
• Confident communicator who enjoys working with colleagues across all areas of the business.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site.
• Responding quickly to reactive maintenance issues to minimise downtime.
• Supporting the maintenance, fault-finding and basic troubleshooting of distribution centre robotics and automation equipment.
• Coordinating and supervising external contractors, ensuring all work is completed safely and to the required standard.
• Supporting statutory compliance, inspections and maintenance records.
• Conducting routine site inspections and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assisting with equipment installations and site improvement projects.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Supporting environmental and sustainability initiatives across the site.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Fault-finding

Problem solving

Health & Safety

Contractor management

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

Robotics systems

Job description

Arvato in Birmingham (Hams Hall) is seeking a Site Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced logistics operation. You will maintain building, equipment, robotics and automation systems to a high standard, ensuring business continuity and a safe workplace.

The role requires experience in maintenance, multi-skilled with mechanical/electrical know-how; responsibilities include planned maintenance, reactive support, contractor supervision, and compliance.