Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Trafford,  Manchester

Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract

Rate: £37 Per Hour Outside IR35 Ltd

Shift Pattern

12-hour rotating days and nights.

Rotating shift patterns including:

2 Days / 2 Nights / 5 Off

2 Days / 3 Nights / 5 Off

3 Days / 3 Nights / 5 Off

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join a leading automation business supporting a highly automated FMCG distribution centre in Trafford Park, Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced warehouse environment featuring advanced automation technology, including conveyor systems, automated cranes, pallet handling equipment and warehouse control systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring maximum system uptime through planned and reactive maintenance.

The Role

Working as part of the on-site engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining and fault-finding on a range of automated equipment while ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Some shifts will require you to work independently, making this an ideal role for a self-motivated engineer who can confidently manage breakdowns and prioritise workload.

Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.

Diagnose and repair electrical and automation faults across conveyor systems and automated material handling equipment.

Maintain and troubleshoot automated pallet handling systems and stacker cranes.

Support warehouse control systems and associated automation equipment.

Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain production performance.

Work safely at height while carrying out maintenance activities.

Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site health and safety procedures.

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability.

What We're Looking For

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Electrically biased maintenance background within manufacturing, logistics or automated warehousing.

Experience working with conveyor systems, automation or material handling equipment.

Ability to fault-find on electrical control systems and automated machinery.

Comfortable working independently on shift when required.

Working at heights certificate or willing to get this

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure in a high-throughput environment.

Experience maintaining automated cranes or ASRS systems.

Knowledge of warehouse control systems (WCS) or bespoke automation software.

What's on Offer

Outside IR35 Ltd

Ongoing rolling contract.

Opportunity to work on industry-leading warehouse automation technology.

Long-term opportunities with a globally recognised automation provider.

To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV directly to I can also be contacted directly on (phone number removed). I look forward to hearing from you!

ATA Recruitment specialise in the recruitment of Engineers across the UK, so if this role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! -  

You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation