Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Chelmsford
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Automation Maintenance Engineer
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: £53,000 + Shift Allowance + Overtime
Full Time | Permanent
A leading automated distribution operation is looking for a skilled Multi-Skilled Automation Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team at a highly automated site in Chelmsford.
This is a great opportunity to work with state-of-the-art automation equipment in a fast-paced environment, supporting critical operations and continuous improvement projects.
The Role
Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on automated equipment
Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults
Support continuous improvement and reliability projects
Work closely with engineering and operational teams to minimise downtime
Maintain accurate maintenance records and fault reports
Support site performance through proactive engineering solutions
Requirements
NVQ Level 3 / ONC or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Experience working on automated machinery or production equipment
PLC fault-finding experience preferred
Strong understanding of health & safety
Able to work independently and within a team
Full UK driving licence
Shift Pattern This role operates across early, late and night shifts on a rotating basis, including occasional weekend cover and overtime.
Package
Salary circa £53,000+
Night shift allowance
Weekend supplements
Pension scheme
22.5 days holiday + bank holidays
Overtime opportunities
If you're a proactive engineer looking to work in a modern automated environment with excellent earning potential, apply today