Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below. Location: Northampton Salary: £56,500 per annum Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off days and nights We are looking for a motivated and technically strong Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy, highly automated warehouse and distribution operation in Northampton.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where engineering reliability is critical to keeping operations running efficiently. You will play a key role in maintaining, fault-finding and improving automated materials handling and distribution systems, minimising downtime and maximising equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across automated warehouse equipment and systems. Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults to minimise operational downtime.

Support the maintenance of conveyor systems, automated handling equipment, motors, drives, sensors and associated machinery. Respond to breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety procedures and site standards. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and report recurring faults. The Ideal Candidate Experience in a multi-skilled maintenance engineering role within an industrial, manufacturing, logistics or distribution environment.

Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills. Experience working with automated equipment, conveyor systems or materials handling machinery. A proactive approach to breakdown response, problem-solving and preventative maintenance.

Relevant engineering qualifications, such as an NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent. Comfortable working a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern in a fast-paced operational environment. What's on Offer? £56,500 annual salary. 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, offering a structured working rota.

Opportunity to work with modern automation and materials handling technology. A technically challenging role with scope to develop your engineering expertise. The chance to join a key engineering team supporting a high-volume distribution operation.

Interested? If you're an electrically or mechanically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge in an automated warehouse environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

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