Maintenance Engineer

Company: Wayfair
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Location: Lutterworth
Job Description:

Location: Magna Park, Lutterworth, LE17 4GG

Shift: Panama

Salary: The salary range for this position is £48,000 – £51,000 per year; the base salary may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits: Wayfair Employee Discount, Private Medical Care, Dental Care, Gym Membership, Tuition Reimbursement, 24 days starting holiday (with tenure entitlement) + Bank Holidays, Pension, Cycle to Work scheme, amongst others.

Diagnose| Troubleshoot | Drive Improvements

As a Maintenance Engineer you will quickly identify, troubleshoot, and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime. From utilizing root cause analysis techniques, carrying out preventive maintenance checks to updating maintenance records, you will play a key role in keeping our equipment running smoothly.

What You’ll Do

  • Quickly diagnose problems with the equipment and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime using root cause analysis techniques.
  • Ensuring all preventative maintenance checks are carried out On Time In Full (OTIF).
  • Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks, in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Managing contractors on site (direct & 3rd party)
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains in the operation and maintenance of the sorters and conveyors, implementing changes as necessary to enhance performance and reliability.

What You’ll Have

  • A minimum qualification in electrical, electrical installation or electrical bias at level 3.
  • Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer/ Field Service Engineer/ Installation Engineer, within a logistics, automation, manufacturing, production or sortation environment.
  • Strength in operating autonomously to effectively fault find through root cause analysis and implement quick preventive solutions.
  • Knowledge of PLC controls (Siemens or Allen Bradley) is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Good PC skills (Microsoft office/ BMS/ maintenance engineering software)

Trainings And Projects

  • Additional Training: At Wayfair, we strongly encourage and support the upskilling and development of our employees based on their individual needs. Additional training opportunities may include third-party PLC training.
  • Sustainability Projects: Be part of impactful initiatives aimed at reducing waste, minimizing landfill contributions through the use of new equipment, and cutting energy costs by optimizing power usage, including the installation of energy‑efficient lighting in the warehouse.

Assistance For Individuals With Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026