Maintenance Engineer

Heroes & Legacies; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 48,000 - GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics solutions provider is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer in Sheffield. This role involves performing maintenance on automated warehouse systems, ensuring high availability through preventive and corrective measures. Ideal candidates have experience with conveyors and PLC systems, alongside relevant technical qualifications. This position offers a competitive starting salary, with opportunities for advancement and benefits. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for coaching team members.

Benefits

Benefits package

Shift incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of automated systems like conveyors and robotics.
• Knowledge of technical systems such as PLC, WCS, and CMMS.
• Strong communication and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on automated systems.
• Troubleshoot issues in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support and manage team operations and training.

Skills

Experience with conveyors, sorters, cranes, robotics

Knowledge of PLC/control systems

Self-motivated and results-focused

Excellent communication skills

Education

ONC/HNC or BTech in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Hours: 12-hour day & night shifts, (Suez Shift Pattern)

Salary: Starting Salary £48,100 increasing to £50,600 after probation + benefits

About The Role

Our client, a global leader in automated logistics solutions, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their resident team in Sheffield. This is a hands-on, technically demanding role focused on maintaining high availability of automated warehouse systems through both preventive and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventive and corrective maintenance to the highest standards, meeting KPIs and customer expectations.
• Troubleshoot issues within your discipline (electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled).
• Support the Shift Manager, including deputising in their absence.
• Coach and mentor technicians on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Conduct technical audits and ensure accurate spare parts management.

Skills & Experience

• Experience with conveyors, sorters, cranes, hanging garment systems, robotics, or similar.
• Knowledge of PLC/control systems, WCS/WMS, SCADA, and CMMS/PPM systems.
• Self-motivated, results-focused, and capable of motivating others.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC or BTech in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering, or NVQ Level 3+

About Us

Wills Consultants is an independent recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering, finance and office professionals. Wills Consultants has an extensive client base that ranges from the thriving SME sector through to national and international PLCs and actively support the Armed Forces Covenant.