Innovate Recruitment Ltd

Maintenance Technician / Senior Maintenance Technician Hours: 40 hours per week Perm role, salary is worked on £21.68 per hour with premimum paid on lates & night shift. About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of a long-established, high-volume distribution and sortation operation seeking to expand its engineering team. These positions are well suited to engineers with mechanical and strong electrical, hands-on experience maintaining belt and roller conveyor systems in traditional, long-standing industrial environments. This isn t a highly automated, robotics-driven site; it s a busy, practical setting that relies on reliable maintenance to keep operations moving efficiently. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on conveyor and sortation systems to ensure minimal disruption to operations. Organise and allocate maintenance activities safely and efficiently. Support fault-finding and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment. Ensure all maintenance documentation and reporting is completed accurately and on time. Identify potential faults or operational issues and take prompt corrective action. Liaise closely with Operations, Depot, and Control Room teams to coordinate maintenance activities. Maintain high standards of Health and Safety at all times. Ensure tools, parts, and equipment are properly maintained and stored. For the Senior Technician: Lead and coordinate the maintenance team during your shift. Ensure full shift coverage and appropriate task allocation. Oversee workflow, supervise maintenance standards, and ensure safe working practices. Provide technical guidance and support to other technicians. About You We re looking for motivated and dependable technicians who take pride in their work and thrive in an environment where reliability and teamwork are key. You should have: A recognised qualification in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering (City & Guilds or equivalent) A strong electrical bias with proven experience in maintenance of belt and roller conveyor systems Knowledge of 16th or 17th Edition wiring regulations Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings Experience with PLC-controlled systems (diagnostic ability preferred) A flexible approach to shift work and occasional out-of-hours requirements Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation A full UK driving licence

Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) Onsite: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with strong Golang expertise to help shape the systems, processes, and architecture driving their mission. If you re a hands-on problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments, this is a chance to work on impactful projects while accelerating your career in a growing company. The Role You ll be part of a cross-functional squad, delivering new features and capabilities that the business depends on. The backend is built in Go, following a documentation-first approach and a service-oriented architecture. High code quality, automated testing, and seamless deployments through CI/CD pipelines into AWS are core to the way they work. What You ll Be Doing Build & Deliver Write clean, testable, maintainable Go code Break down User Stories into clear, deliverable tasks Drive best practices across testing, code reviews, and refactoring Ensure compliance with coding standards, security, and regulations Collaborate & Influence Partner with product owners, designers, and engineers to turn requirements into technical solutions Contribute ideas that improve systems and processes Shape the Future Support technical roadmaps and long-term strategies Stay ahead of industry trends, sharing insights that spark innovation About You You enjoy tackling complex challenges, simplifying problems, and delivering outcomes that matter. You re action-oriented, detail-focused, and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven environment. Clear communication and a positive, empathetic approach set you apart. What You ll Bring 5+ years of software development with strongly typed languages (Go, Java, etc.), including 2+ years of commercial Golang experience Strong experience writing well-tested code Proven ability to take a User Story from refinement through to delivery within a sprint Solid background in data modelling and database design (SQL/NoSQL) Knowledge of distributed systems and event-driven architectures Experience building cloud-based REST API solutions Excellent communication and collaboration skills Nice to Have SaaS product experience Expertise in microservices and event-driven integration Knowledge of AWS architecture Familiarity with Terraform or other IaC tools Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field