Automation Maintenance Engineer

Reference: AME - Swindon_1750081634

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?

Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!


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.

£51,000.00 - £55,000.00
Per annum
GBP51000 - GBP55000 per annum

Swindon

Permanent

Added 16/06/2025
Reference: AME - Swindon_1750081634

Automation Maintenance Engineer

Swindon
Permanent

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