Maintenance Engineer

Shift Pattern: 2 Days / 2 Nights / 5 Off | 42 Hours per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and forward-thinking engineering team based in Stansted. This role offers the chance to work within a highly automated, fast-paced environment where reliability, precision, and teamwork are key.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring all on-site equipment and systems are maintained to the highest standard. You’ll play a vital part in keeping operations running efficiently by carrying out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on a variety of mechanical and electrical systems.

You’ll work on conveyors, sortation systems, automation, and handling equipment, resolving faults quickly to reduce downtime and maintain productivity. The role requires a proactive engineer who takes pride in problem-solving and keeping essential systems running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct both planned and reactive maintenance on a range of automated and mechanical systems.

• Diagnose faults on electrical, mechanical, and control systems.

• Liaise with contractors and coordinate maintenance activities safely and efficiently.

• Ensure equipment reliability through effective maintenance and continuous improvement.

• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all work meets health and safety standards.

• Support operational teams to achieve performance targets and minimise downtime.

You’ll be a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with a solid background in mechanical and electrical systems, ideally with experience in automated environments. You should be capable of working both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

Requirements:

• Level 3 Engineering qualification (electrical or mechanical).

• Experience in maintenance within a fast-paced or automated setting.

• Confident in electrical and mechanical fault-finding.

• Exposure to automation, conveyors, or control systems (PLC knowledge desirable).

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• Flexible approach to working a rotating shift pattern (days and nights).

• Salary: £52,000 – £54,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

• Bonus: Up to 5% of basic salary

• Hours: 42 per week (2 days, 2 nights, 5 off)

• Holiday: 300 hours annual allowance

• Time in Lieu: Excess hours can be taken as time off

• Additional benefits and excellent career development opportunities