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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Job in
Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-05
Listing for:
Innovate Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-05
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with strong experience in automated conveyor or materials handling systems? This role focuses on hands-on engineering skills and is ideal for engineers from automated warehouses, logistics centres, FMCG or automotive manufacturing or airport environments.
4 on, 4 off shift pattern covering both days and nights. 24/7 operational environment, flexibility required
What you will work on
* Automated conveyor and materials handling systems in a fast-paced live environment
* Mechanical, electrical and controls maintenance across automated assets
* Sortation systems, conveyors, carousels, scanners, sensors, diverters, ploughs and vertical sortation units
* Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown response
* Electrical systems ranging from 24V DC to 415V AC
* Industrial control systems, including PLC-based automation
* Fault finding on mechanical, electrical and control-related issues
Key skills and experience required
* Proven experience maintaining automated conveyor or materials handling systems
* Background in automated warehousing, logistics, FMCG, automotive or similar high-volume environments
* Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
* Experience responding to live breakdowns in time-critical operations
* Hands-on experience working to planned preventative maintenance schedules
* Working knowledge of PLC-controlled systems and industrial automation
* Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and O&M manuals
* Experience carrying out mechanical service works in both operational and workshop settings
* Strong understanding of health and safety, including risk assessments and safe systems of work
* Comfortable working safely with a wide range of industrial voltages
Qualifications
* Industry recognised engineering apprenticeship
* Mechanical and electrical qualifications, minimum NVQ Level 2 or 3
* Knowledge of IEE Wiring Regulations, 17th or 18th Edition
Why this role
* Hands-on engineering role focused on core maintenance and automation skills
* Exposure to modern automated systems and complex materials handling technology
* Suitable for engineers looking to transfer skills from automated warehouses or similar environments
* Stable, long-term role within a critical operational setting
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