At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance on automated equipment to keep operations running smoothly.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a busy automated distribution environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, career growth, and a focus on safety and teamwork.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Be part of a crucial role that ensures efficiency and reliability in operations.
- Qualifications: Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification and experience with automated machinery.
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy automated distribution and materials handling operation. This role involves carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement activities on a wide range of automated equipment to ensure maximum system availability and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing of automated materials handling equipment.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC-related faults.
- Prioritise faults to minimise downtime and maintain operational performance.
- Perform scheduled repairs in line with manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices.
- Maintain conveyor systems, automated machinery, and associated equipment to ensure continuous product flow.
- Accurately complete maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
- Ensure spare parts are maintained at appropriate stock levels.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance.
- Work closely with operations to minimise disruption and maximise productivity.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and site procedures.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality at all times.
Requirements
- ONC, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (electrical bias preferred).
- Completed engineering apprenticeship is advantageous.
- Experience maintaining automated machinery, conveyor systems, or materials handling equipment.
- Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
- Basic understanding of PLC-controlled systems and automated controls.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Experience working to planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.
- Comfortable working at height where required.
- Good IT skills for completing maintenance records and reports.
- A logical and methodical approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Ideal Candidate
- Multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced automated manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.
- Proactive, safety-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.
- Strong communicator with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible and reliable, with a commitment to maintaining high equipment availability.
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Maintenance Engineer in Stanford-le-Hope employer: Proactive Global
Proactive Global is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Bristol. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow their careers in mechanical design and automation.
