Job Description

Maintenance Engineer

£480 Per Day - Outside IR35

3 on 3 off - Days

Tamworth

gap technical are representing a market-leading automated logistics and warehousing business seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to provide contract maintenance engineering services at their site.

The successful engineer will provide electrical and multi-skilled maintenance engineering services to support the reliability, availability, and performance of highly automated warehouse and material handling systems.

Performance Objectives

Provision of reactive breakdown support to minimise unplanned downtime across automated warehouse systems

Execution of planned and preventative maintenance activities aligned with site maintenance schedules

Electrical fault diagnosis using schematics, diagnostics, and asset history

Identification and rectification of recurring equipment faults, including implementation of permanent corrective actions

Maintenance and optimisation of automated material handling equipment, including cranes conveyors, sortation systems, , motors, gearboxes, drives, and sensors

PLC fault-finding and interrogation to support rapid fault resolution and system recovery

Support for system reliability, uptime, and continuous improvement initiatives

Collaboration with operations, engineering, controls, and safety teams to ensure safe and efficient warehouse operation

Support for equipment modifications, upgrades, shutdowns, commissioning, and refurbishment activities

All services delivered in compliance with site health, safety, and permit-to-work systemsProfile

Time-served engineer or demonstrable equivalent industry experience

Strong electrical bias with proven experience in automated warehouse, intralogistics, distribution, or FMCG environments

Proven capability working with:

3-phase electrical systems

Motors, drives, inverters, sensors, and safety circuits

PLC fault-finding (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar)

Automated material handling and warehouse control systems

Previous experience providing services as a maintenance engineering contractor

Able to manage workload and priorities independently, working with minimal direction

Strong communication skills when liaising with site stakeholders

Availability to support a 3 on 3 off day shift patternApply

To be considered, please submit your CV via the Apply Now option on the website.

For further information on this engagement or to discuss other contract opportunities, please get in touch.

This contract opportunity is advertised by gap technical, operating as an employment business. Selection is based solely on suitability to provide the services described.

Closing Date: 13/07/2026