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We are recruiting for an experienced Service Technician / Maintenance Engineer to join a specialist engineering team responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing automated material handling and conveyor systems within a fast-paced distribution environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically or electrically skilled engineer looking to develop their career within a highly automated environment, working with advanced engineering technology.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, responding to equipment breakdowns and ensuring automated systems operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on automated conveyor and material handling systems.Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on automated machinery.Maintain conveyors, motors, gearboxes, rollers, bearings, drives, sensors and associated equipment.Respond to equipment breakdowns efficiently to minimise downtime.Perform routine inspections, servicing and repairs on automated systems.Assist with PLC fault finding, electrical diagnostics and control system troubleshooting.Identify recurring equipment faults and recommend improvements to reliability and performance.Complete maintenance records, reports and technical documentation.Follow health and safety procedures, including safe isolation and lockout/tagout practices.Work closely with the engineering and operational teams to ensure equipment availability.Essential RequirementsNVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Maintenance Engineering.Previous experience working as a Service Technician, Maintenance Engineer or similar engineering professional.Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills.Experience maintaining industrial machinery, automated equipment, conveyor systems or production machinery.Good understanding of planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown procedures.Ability to work a 4 on, 4 off rotating day and night shift pattern.Full right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.Desirable ExperienceAutomated warehouse or distribution centre maintenance.Conveyor systems, sortation equipment and automated material handling machinery.Motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts and mechanical drive systems.Sensors, inverters, control panels and PLC diagnostics.Experience within logistics, FMCG, manufacturing or automated distribution environments.Experience working with complex electromechanical systems.What's on Offer?£50,000 annual salary including shift allowance.Permanent, full-time position.4 on, 4 off rotating day and night shift pattern.Extended periods of time off between shifts.Opportunity to work with modern automated material handling equipment.Ongoing technical training and career development.Supportive engineering team and long-term career opportunities.Apply Today

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

Apply now to find out more about this opportunity in Daventry!

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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