Maintenance Engineer

Wills Consultants LtdMilton Keynes, Buckinghamshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 25 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your engineering career by maintaining cutting-edge automated warehouse systems, with a competitive annual salary of £45,368. You'll thrive here if you possess strong mechanical and electrical skills, a knack for problem-solving, and enjoy working within a supportive team environment. Apply now to contribute to operational excellence and develop your expertise in a dynamic setting.

Quick Overview

Salary

£45.4k/yr

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Location

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Posted

2 months ago

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Type: Permanent

Location: Milton Keynes

Ref. No.:1035

Salary:£45,368

Shifts: 2 x 12-hour days, 2 x 12-hour nights, followed by 6 days off (inclusive of holiday allowance)

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:

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our on-site maintenance team. You will be responsible for carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance on automated warehouse systems, ensuring maximum equipment availability and supporting operational performance.

Perform planned and reactive maintenance activities.
Provide technical support to maintenance technicians.
Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
Support continuous improvement and maintain strong customer relationships.

Requirements:

NVQ Level 3, ONC, or Full BTEC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
Apprenticeship trained.
Experience with automated systems, including conveyors, cranes, sortation, or hanging garment equipment.
Knowledge of PLCs, control systems, WCS/WMS, and CMMS.
Strong fault-finding, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated, customer-focused, and able to work effectively within a team.

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.