Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment
Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Engineer at Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment, based in Hoddesdon, South East England, paying £58,000 - £58,500 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £58,000 - £58,500 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Hoddesdon, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Maintenance Engineer
About 35% above the going rate for maintenance engineer
Reference 57401499
About the role
A fantastic opportunity for an electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a globally successful logistics and automation company, working at an automated distribution centre for a well-known retailer in Hertfordshire.
This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working with modern automated systems and wants to be part of a technically strong engineering team. You’ll play an important hands-on role in keeping a highly automated logistics operation running safely and efficiently.
The Package
- Salary: c£58k
- Panama shift pattern – 12-hour Days & Nights (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)
- 24 shifts per year holiday
- 6% matched pension
- Bonus scheme
- Share scheme
The Role of Maintenance Engineer
Working as part of the site engineering team, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and supporting the automated logistics system, helping to maximise equipment availability and minimise downtime.
Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out hands-on reactive and planned maintenance across automated equipment
- Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults
- Supporting the smooth and efficient running of the automated logistics system
- Keeping maintenance records accurate and up to date through the CMMS
- Working safely and following engineering best practices
- Supporting continuous improvement, reliability and cost-saving initiatives
What We're Looking For
Ideally, you’ll be an apprenticeship-trained Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a Level 3 engineering qualification and a strong electrical bias.
You’ll ideally have:
- Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills
- Experience working within a manufacturing, logistics, distribution or automated environment
- Working knowledge of PLC control systems – Siemens S7 would be advantageous
- Experience with automated materials handling systems would be beneficial, but is not essential
- The flexibility to work a 12-hour Days & Nights Panama shift pattern
- The ability and willingness to work at height when required, with full training and appropriate safety equipment provided
Interested?
If you’re an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a technically interesting role within a highly automated environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career.
Apply now or contact Stuart Cooper at Wagstaff Recruitment for more information.
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Reference: 57401499 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 10 Nov 2026 · Listed via Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment
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