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Maintenance Engineer

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer - Automated Distribution Facility



About the Role



Reporting primarily to the Engineering Supervisor, this role will be responsible for ensuring that the facilities, layout and machinery used run to maximum efficiency. This includes, but not limited to, total preventative maintenance, breakdowns of all mechanical and electrical in nature, time management and reporting. The role will lead the site maintenance function in providing both a reactive and proactive, multi skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure.



Your Impact



As an 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.



Drive the success of a cutting-edge automated distribution facility

Ensure the day to day running of automated sortation, packaging and distribution equipmentWhat You'll Do



THE ENGINEERING CHALLENGE



Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance.

Performing continuous improvement activities

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 ownership, for machinery.

Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team to achieve common goals

Working rotating shift 12hr shifts across days and nightsTechnical Excellence



Oversee automated systems including conveyors, sortation equipment, motors and sensors.

Implement best-in-class maintenance strategies to maximize operational efficiency

Preventative maintenance operations while minimizing equipment downtimeWhat You'll Bring



Essential Experience



Electrical OR Mechanical engineering qualifications (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Hands-on experience maintaining automation equipment

Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation

Have excellent organisational skills as well as interpersonal and communication skills.

Be a part of an engineering shift delivering effective, time sensitive, repairs including prioritisation including weekend PPM and contractor control.

Have knowledge of the relevant legislative bodies and instruments as the post holder will be required to demonstrate effective supervision within these boundaries.

Have comprehensive knowledge of plant and machinery manufacturers as is the contribution to site improvement, utilising this knowledge.

Adaptability and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a teamTechnical Skills



Deep understanding of automation systems

Experience in automated maintenanceWhat We Offer



Very competitive salary package plus shift allowance and benefits

Professional development and growth opportunitiesJoin 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 or (url removed)



Why work with Proactive?



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Maintenance Engineer

Ipswich, UK
Full time

Published on 03/27/2025

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