Job Description
We re hiring a Maintenance Engineer to join MotionTech's growing team in Swindon - supporting a brand-new automated logistics system that blends cutting-edge AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robots) with traditional conveyor technology. Offering a competitive salary up to £52,000 including shift allowance, optional overtime, and the chance to work on one of the UK s most advanced automated facilities.
About MotionTech Lifetime Services
At MotionTech, we design, install and maintain intelligent automation and material handling systems for some of the UK s biggest names in retail and logistics. We re known for our innovation, reliability, and engineering excellence, delivering large-scale automated solutions that keep our clients operations moving efficiently and safely.
With our continued investment in people, technology, and systems, we re building a workplace where engineers are empowered to learn, progress, and shape the future of automation.
The Role
As a Maintenance Engineer, you ll play a key role in keeping our customer s automated systems operating at peak performance. You ll be part of a small, skilled team, providing both planned and reactive maintenance across conveyors, AMRs, and automated handling systems within a fast-paced logistics environment.
Location: Swindon (SN3) Salary: Up to £52,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) + Overtime Hours: 12-hour shifts, working on a four on, four off rotation (days and nights).
What you ll be doing:
- Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding quickly to breakdowns
- Supporting site uptime and performance against KPIs
- Working safely to H&S standards, ensuring compliance with AMH and client policies
- Using the CMMS system to record, plan and complete maintenance tasks
- Supporting continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability
- Maintaining clear communication with the engineering and operations teams
- Ensuring all documentation and reports are accurate and up to date
This is a hands-on, technically varied role where you ll work with the latest automation technologies and gain exposure to some of the most advanced logistics engineering systems in the UK.
What We re Looking For
We re looking for an adaptable, reliable engineer who enjoys problem-solving, continuous learning, and teamwork.
Essential:
- Relevant qualification in engineering e.g. NVQ, apprenticeship etc
- Previous experience in maintenance engineering (electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled)
- Practical understanding of conveyors, motors, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled systems
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and team-working ability
- Flexible to work shifts (including days/nights on a 4-on, 4-off rotation)
- Committed to working safely and maintaining high standards
Why You ll Love Working with MotionTech
- Up to £52,000 including shift allowance, with overtime opportunities
- 12-hour shifts, 4-on 4-off for excellent work-life balance
- Career growth structured opportunities to progress within MotionTech's expanding network of sites
- Training and development on the latest automation technologies
- Comprehensive benefits pension, sick pay, death in service, company uniform, laptop and phone provided
- Supportive, people-focused culture where collaboration and humour are valued
- Be part of the future of automation, working with world-class technology and a respected UK leader in the sector
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