Maintenance Technician

The Role: As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll provide site-based engineering support to maximise uptime and performance of automated equipment. This is a fast-paced environment where strong fault-finding, ownership, and consistent delivery directly impact site performance. Working as part of the shift engineering team, you’ll be trusted to respond to issues quickly, make decisions under pressure, and deliver high-quality fixes—while being supported by experienced engineers and leaders who are invested in your development. Reporting line: Maintenance Shift Manager, with ongoing support from Senior Engineers Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off (days and nights rotation) Key responsibilities: - Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance across automated systems including conveyors, sorters, shuttles and robotics - Diagnose and resolve faults using a structured, high-quality approach - Respond to breakdowns in real time, prioritising issues based on operational impact and uptime - Support installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of equipment and controls - Maintain accurate records using CMMS and ensure all work meets safety and quality standards - Work closely with the wider engineering team to solve problems and share knowledge What we're looking for: - Recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, ONC or equivalent) - Experience working with automated or production-based systems - Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation - Basic understanding of control systems (e.g. PLCs) - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work at pace in a high-volume environment - Taking ownership of problems and following them through to resolution - Delivering consistent, high-standard work in a time-critical environment - Making informed decisions quickly to protect system performance and availability