Maintenance Engineer (12 Month FTC)

Company: AMH Material Handling
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Location: Newcastle under Lyme
Job Description:

Maintenance Engineer – 12 Month FTC

Location: Lymedale, Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: Up to £47,000 (including shift allowance) + Overtime

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Shifts: 12-hour days & nights (including weekends)

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across automated material handling systems
  • Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns, minimising downtime
  • Conduct fault finding on electrical, mechanical and PLC-controlled equipment
  • Maintain conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pneumatics and automated handling systems
  • Use CMMS to record maintenance activity and track performance data

This is a hands‑on engineering role in a technically advanced automation environment.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a proactive, adaptable Maintenance Engineer with strong diagnostic capability and experience in automated or fast-paced production/logistics environments.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical or Multi‑Skilled Engineering
  • Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in logistics, automation, FMCG, manufacturing or similar
  • Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills

Experience Working With

  • Conveyors and automated material handling systems
  • Motors, drives, gearboxes and pneumatics
  • PLC‑controlled equipment (fault finding level)
  • Experience using CMMS systems
  • Flexible to work 12‑hour rotating shifts (days/nights)
  • Strong commitment to safe working practices

What’s On Offer

  • Up to £47,000 inclusive of shift allowance
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Exposure to advanced automation and robotics systems
  • Structured development and technical training

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Posted: May 18th, 2026