Keen to get into engineering and learn from the inside of a live automation environment?
Up to £38,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) | Permanent | Hinckley, Leicestershire
12-hour rotating day shifts (including weekend)
300 hours annual leave entitlement
Company pension and sick pay
Death in service policy
Company uniform provided
Motiontech designs, installs, and maintains automated material handling systems for major UK retailers and logistics businesses. Their on-site engineering teams keep complex distribution operations running around the clock. This is a genuine entry point into automation engineering, you'll learn on the job, supported by experienced engineers who know the systems inside out.
Reporting to the Lead Maintenance Engineer, you'll work as part of the on-site maintenance team in Hinckley, helping to keep the automation running to plan. You'll pick up hands‑on experience across planned maintenance, reactive tasks, and system monitoring, building a solid foundation for a long‑term engineering career.
You'll:
- Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks in line with the CMMS schedule
- Respond to reactive issues quickly, keeping downtime to a minimum
- Log all activity on the CMMS; faults, spares, time, and machine data
- Maintain good housekeeping standards across all automated areas
- Work closely with the customer's operational team day to day
- Follow all health and safety requirements on site
What you'll bring
- Essential:
- Willingness to work 12‑hour rotating shifts including weekends
- Good communication skills and a reliable, organised approach
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Useful, not essential:
- Any prior exposure to engineering, warehousing, or logistics environments
- Familiarity with maintenance or facilities work, even in a different sector
Benefits & culture
- Financial: £38,000 inclusive of shift allowance
- Leave: 300 hours annual leave entitlement
- Security: Death in service policy, company pension, and sick pay
- Practical: Company uniform provided
Working arrangements
- Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
- On‑site Contract: Permanent
- Full‑time Shifts: 12‑hour rotating days and nights, including weekends.
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Miantenance Technician in Hinckley employer: MotionTech
MotionTech is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a genuine step up into management for the Maintenance Supervisor role. With a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme, employees are encouraged to thrive in their careers while contributing to innovative projects in a dynamic environment. Located in the heart of the UK logistics sector, MotionTech provides a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and a dedicated team focused on excellence.
