Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

We are looking for an Engineering Technician to support the maintenance and operation of automated warehouse equipment.

The role involves a combination of reactive fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance, working as part of an engineering team to keep equipment operating effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment faults and carry out fault finding, repairs and corrective actions.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and equipment servicing.
• Support engineers and team leaders with technical issues.
• Monitor and resolve faults to minimise downtime and disruption.
• Identify recurring faults and report or suggest potential improvements.
• Carry out technical cleaning and maintenance of automated areas.
• Follow equipment manuals, manufacturer recommendations and company procedures.
• Work in line with Health & Safety and quality requirements.
• Manage and prioritise a varied workload of reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Communicate with customers and colleagues regarding faults and technical issues.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, working 8-9 hour shifts.
• When covering holidays or sickness, you may be required to work 12-hour day and night shifts.

Requirements

Essential:

• Level 2 Engineering qualification and/or significant previous experience in an automation environment.
• Experience within machinery, maintenance or an electrical engineering environment.
• Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Understanding of PPM schedules.
• Willingness to work at height and climb a 30-metre vertical ladder following appropriate training.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

Desirable:

• Experience in an industrial or materials handling environment.
• Electrical or mechanical qualifications.
• Fault-finding and repair experience.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical and electronic drawings/manuals.
• Basic understanding of PLC equipment.
• Good PC skills.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.