Shift Maintenance Engineer
UPS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
- Diagnose faults and repair breakdowns in sortation system, facility and automation systems.
- Ensure minimal downtime by responding quickly to emergencies.
- Install, inspect, and troubleshoot electrical circuits, motors, and control panels.
- Carry out mechanical maintenance, including bearings, belts, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Troubleshoot and repair motors, sensors, relays, PLCs, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Work on hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in sortation equipment.
- Assist in the installation of new machinery, production lines, or facility equipment.
- Assists in Upgrading existing systems to improve efficiency and compliance.
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure proper use of PPE.
- Identify recurring issues and implement long-term solutions.
- Use diagnostic tools and technical documentation to analyze system failures.
- Maintain service records & maintenance logs, Update work orders and inventory for spare parts and tools.
- Work alongside operations and management teams to ensure smooth operations.
- To Complete shift handovers in the absence of the Technician to ensure complete & accurate communications.
Requirements
- Programming experience including troubleshooting, basic understanding of networks, motor control theory, and operation including basic AC and DC electrical troubleshooting – Preferred
- Equipment maintenance experience including mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics and welding-Preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and elementary diagrams
- Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Qualification to a minimum standard of level 3.
Benefits
- Health and safety regulations adherence
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
preventive maintenancecorrective maintenancediagnosing faultsrepairing breakdownstroubleshooting electrical circuitstroubleshooting motorstroubleshooting sensorstroubleshooting PLCstroubleshooting variable frequency drivesequipment maintenance
Soft Skills
quick response to emergenciesproblem-solvingcommunicationteam collaborationrisk assessment
Certifications
Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Qualification level 3