Shift Maintenance Engineer

About the role

UPS is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join its team and help keep automated sortation systems, conveyors and facility equipment running safely and efficiently. The role covers maintaining, troubleshooting and improving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems in a fast-paced operational environment.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive and reactive maintenance on plant and facility equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults on conveyors, automation systems, motors, sensors, PLCs, VFDs and control panels.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Perform mechanical maintenance, including work on bearings, belts, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Support the installation and upgrade of machinery and equipment.
• Maintain accurate service records, work orders and spare parts inventory.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including risk assessments and PPE requirements.
• Collaborate with operations teams and give clear shift handovers.

Required profile

• Level 3 Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification (minimum).
• Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance in an industrial or automated environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of PLCs, motor controls, networks, hydraulics and pneumatics is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and company pension scheme.
• Holiday pay and life assurance.
• Retail and attraction discounts, including Apple, cinemas, Alton Towers and the London Eye.
• Training and development, career progression through promotion from within, and a £1,000 referral bonus.