Job Description:

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Type: Full-Time Permeant
Location: Sheffield
Ref. No.:  1007/1012
Salary: £41,600 - £52,700 per annum
Shifts: 12-hour day & night shifts, (Suez Shift Pattern)

Please note you must have full and legal rights to work in the UK or Ireland. (We cannot sponsor or support VISA applicants).

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in automated logistics solutions, is seeking skilled Maintenance Engineers 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.

Key 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 B–Tech 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.