Engineering Technician

Reference: 179289_1788767199

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.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£32,000.00 - £41,000.00
Per annum
GBP32000 - GBP41000 per annum
Added 07/09/2026
Reference: 179289_1788767199

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