MotionTech
Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Engineer at MotionTech, based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands, paying £51,440 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £51,440 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts · Weekend work
- Location
- Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Maintenance Engineer
About 18% above the going rate for maintenance engineer
Reference 640646254265107371
About the role
Maintenance Engineer
Location: Lymedale, Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: Up to £51,440 (including shift allowance) + Overtime
Shifts: 12-hour days & nights (including weekends)
Motiontech is hiring a Maintenance Engineer to support one of the UK's most advanced automated logistics facilities. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team maintaining cutting-edge material handling and automation systems.If you are a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with experience in automated environments, conveyors, PLC-controlled systems, or high-speed logistics/FMCG sites, this role offers technical challenge, stability, and exposure to advanced automation technology.About MotiontechMotiontech designs, installs and maintains intelligent automation and material handling systems for leading UK retail and logistics organisations. Our engineering teams deliver high-availability, high-performance automated solutions that power complex distribution operations.We invest heavily in our people, technology, and systems — creating an environment where engineers can develop technically while contributing to operational excellence.
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
Multi-skilled engineers are encouraged to apply.
What's On Offer
- Up to £51,440 inclusive of shift allowance
- Overtime opportunities
- Exposure to advanced automation and robotics systems
- Structured development and technical training
This role is ideal for a Maintenance Engineer seeking experience within a highly automated logistics environment while contributing to operational excellence at scale.
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Reference: 640646254265107371 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 8 Dec 2026 · Listed via MotionTech
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