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Engineering Maintenance Engineer -Automated Distribution Centre

About the Role

As a Maintenance Engineer You'll have a unique opportunity to be a part of this exciting programme, creating a delivery service provider for the future and able to meet customer demand in the emerging "e-commerce" society. A significant opportunity for anyone wishing to further their careers through dedicated commitment.

Your Impact

As a Automation Maintenance Engineer, you'll be the backbone of our operations, ensuring critical automation systems run at peak performance 24/7. This isn't just maintenance - it's being the technical expert who keeps the nation's deliveries flowing seamlessly.

• Drive the success of a cutting-edge automated distribution facility
• Shape the future of warehouse automation technology
• Ensure the day to day running of parcel sortation equipment

What You'll Do

THE ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

• Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on automated machinery
• Performing continuous improvement activities on automated equipment
• Provide effective and efficient support to the Engineering Team, Maintenance Team Leader and, completion of end of shift reports, fault logging and data entry
• Identify the root cause of automation breakdowns and prioritize corrective actions to meet operational processing requirements
• Monitor equipment performance and improve automation outputs in collaboration with operational stakeholders
• Identifying and working on Continuous Improvement projects, conception to implementation, for machinery in the distribution facility
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team to achieve common goals
• Working rotating shift pattern across early, lates and nights

Technical Excellence

• Oversee automated systems including ASRS and AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robotics) technology
• Implement maintenance strategies to maximise operational efficiency
• Preventative maintenance operations while minimising equipment downtime

What You'll Bring

Essential Experience

• Electrical OR mechanical engineering qualifications (minimum Engineering/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience maintaining automation equipment
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
• Adaptability and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of automation systems
• Experience in automated maintenance

What We Offer

• Very competitive salary package plus shift allowance and benefits
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Chance to shape the future of distribution center operations.

Join us in driving innovation and excellence in automated distribution technology. Help shape the future of logistics while leading a talented team in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact [email protected]

Why work with Proactive?

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