Automation Maintenance Employee

Ready to Join the Backstage Crew? At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes — from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.

But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew — a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.

Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find:

• Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you.
• Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia.
• High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
• Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.

We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement — and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.

This is a permanent, full-time role, working Monday to Friday, covering today hours with flexibility required during business needed. The role offers an annual salary up to £38,610.00, depending on skills and experience.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring the reliability and continuity of warehouse automation systems through the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance activities, supporting operational performance, minimizing downtime, and contributing to a safe and efficient working environment.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on automated warehouse equipment, including conveyors, ASRS systems and robotics.
• Perform fault diagnosis and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical components, escalating complex issues where required.
• Support troubleshooting activities to resolve technical incidents and maintain operational continuity.
• Monitor equipment performance and report defects, abnormalities and recurring issues.
• Coordinate and support external contractors during maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts usage and equipment status.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed in line with site procedures, safety standards and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and maintenance processes.
• Support equipment upgrades, technical projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help minimise downtime and maximise the performance of warehouse automation systems.

Core Capabilities:

• Collaboration: Works effectively with operations teams, supervisors and external contractors to ensure maintenance activities are executed efficiently and without disruption to ongoing processes. Shares relevant information proactively and supports team objectives.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves standard technical issues by applying structured troubleshooting approaches. Recognises when escalation is required and ensures problems are clearly documented and communicated.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively looks for opportunities to improve equipment performance, maintenance processes and cost efficiency. Contributes practical suggestions based on day-to-day experience with systems and operations.

Profile:

• Technical qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent through relevant experience.
• Previous maintenance experience within an industrial, manufacturing, logistics or operational environment.
• Exposure to automation systems would be highly advantageous.
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, with knowledge of PLC diagnostics considered an asset.
• Ability to follow maintenance procedures and work schedules with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and operational continuity.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors and external contractors.
• Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results.

What do we offer?

Our Backstage Crew is at the heart of everything we do, driving success for our clients, our brands and each other. That's why we offer a range of benefits including:

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays, with additional annual leave awarded after 5 and 10 years' service.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Life assurance.
• Medicash healthcare plan.
• Retail and lifestyle discounts through our Benefits Platform.
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Occupational Health and Wellbeing Hub.
• Social events throughout the year.
• Exclusive client discounts.

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization where we are committed to employee development and recognizing the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

If you wish to know more about the role or discuss accommodations within the recruitment and selection process, please contact: Greta.Smirnovaite@bleckmann.com

At Bleckmann, we are guided by our values: We take a parachute and jump (Entrepreneurship), we unpack our knowledge (Expertise), we raise the bar with every box (Excellence), and we spark energy that connects (Engagement).