At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance on advanced automated systems and troubleshoot faults.
- Company: Leading pharmaceutical distribution business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured training, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for learning and growth.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and develop your skills in automation and maintenance engineering.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent; experience in manufacturing or automated environments.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Birmingham
Are you an apprentice-trained Maintenance Engineer looking to join a large engineering team where training, development and progression are genuinely part of the culture? We are working with a leading pharmaceutical distribution business operating one of the UK's most advanced automated warehouse facilities. Supporting the healthcare supply chain, the site relies on high-speed automation and materials handling systems to ensure critical products reach customers safely and efficiently.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established engineering department where you'll be surrounded by experienced engineers, structured processes and modern automation technology. Whether you're already multi-skilled or a mechanically biased engineer looking to develop stronger electrical and automation skills, this business offers the support and training to help you progress.
Unlike many maintenance environments, the engineering team works proactively to improve reliability and reduce downtime, with strong investment in preventative maintenance, root cause analysis and continuous improvement. This is an ideal role for an engineer who wants to learn, develop and build a long-term career within automation and maintenance engineering.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance across automated warehouse and materials handling systems
- Respond to breakdowns and faults to minimise downtime and maintain operational performance
- Fault find across mechanical, electrical and automation systems
- Maintain and repair Knapp, Peem and Schaefer automated equipment
- Complete maintenance records accurately using CMMS systems
- Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities
- Work closely with operational teams to maximise equipment reliability
- Assist with planned shutdowns, upgrades and engineering projects
Skills & Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 3, apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification
- Experience within manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, FMCG, retail distribution or automated environments
- Strong fault-finding skills
- Mechanically biased engineers looking to develop electrical skills are encouraged to apply
- Electrical engineers looking to expand their automation knowledge are also encouraged
- CMMS experience desirable
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong communication and team-working skills
Benefits:
- Salary: £46,350
- Structured training and development programme
- Opportunity to develop electrical and automation skills
- Large engineering team with excellent support and knowledge sharing
- Clear progression opportunities
- Exposure to advanced automated warehouse technology
- Shift pattern: 2 weeks: 06:00 – 14:00, 1 week: 14:00 – 22:00, 1 week: 18:00 – 02:00, Plus 1 Saturday per month
- Weekday-focused shift structure with limited weekend working
- Stable long-term career within a growing engineering operation
Maintenance Engineer in Ridlington employer: Maintech Recruitment
Join a leading pharmaceutical distribution business in Birmingham, where the culture prioritises training, development, and career progression for Maintenance Engineers. With a focus on advanced automation technology and a proactive engineering team, you'll benefit from structured support, clear advancement opportunities, and a stable long-term career in a dynamic environment that values continuous improvement and teamwork.
