Maintenance Engineer

Location: Heathrow

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a specialist engineering team responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing automated lifting and material handling equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong mechanical background and experience working with industrial lifting systems, automated machinery, hydraulic systems or electromechanical equipment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably within a busy, high-demand environment.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on automated lifting and material handling equipment.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
Maintain and service lifting platforms, hoists, conveyors, motors, gearboxes and associated mechanical systems.
Investigate equipment breakdowns, identify root causes and implement effective repairs.
Inspect, adjust and replace mechanical components, including bearings, chains, drives, motors and transmission systems.
Work with sensors, limit switches, control panels and safety interlock systems.
Conduct routine equipment inspections and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety procedures.
Assist with equipment installations, commissioning and modifications where required.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete relevant technical documentation.
Work closely with the wider engineering team to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Essential Requirements

NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
Proven experience in mechanical or multi-skilled maintenance within an industrial, manufacturing or automated environment.
Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities.
Experience working with lifting equipment, hoists, hydraulic systems, industrial machinery or automated material handling systems.
Understanding of planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown procedures.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
Full UK driving licence.
Right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Desirable Experience

Industrial lifting equipment, goods lifts, scissor lifts or automated lifting platforms.
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Motors, gearboxes, chains, bearings and mechanical drive systems.
Automated warehouse or material handling equipment.
Electrical fault finding and basic PLC diagnostics.
Experience working in logistics, manufacturing or industrial facilities.

Previous conveyor experience is not essential, provided candidates have strong transferable mechanical maintenance experience.

What's on Offer?

Competitive basic salary of £42,000 per annum.
Additional £6,750 annual shift allowance.
Total annual package of £48,750.
Permanent position with long-term career opportunities.
Opportunity to work with specialist automated lifting and engineering equipment.
Technical training and development opportunities.
Supportive engineering team and varied technical responsibilities.

Apply Today

If you are a qualified Mechanical or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with experience in industrial machinery, lifting equipment or automated systems, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more about this opportunity.

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