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Are you ready to take your engineer career to the next level? Powered Access Engineer - Permanent po... Are you ready to take your engineer career to the next level? Powered Access Engineer - Permanent position, salary up to £50,000 DOE and a company van. An brand new opportunity to work within a well-established hire company near Barnsley.Benefits of the Powered Access Engineer: Monday to Friday working hours.Overtime available at additional rate.Onsite parking.Company Van.In-house training22 days holiday - Bank Holiday exclusive! The Company:You will be joining a national hire company who supply market leading plant and powered access equipment throughout the UK. Due to their ongoing success and company growth, they are seeking a powered access engineer who is able to keep up with the demands of the environment.The Role of the Powered Access Engineer: As the powered access engineer, you will be required to attend site breakdowns, carrying out maintenance, services and repairs to a wide range of plant and/or access platforms such as cherry pickers and scissor lifts.Resolve all technical problems reported regarding hire equipmentYou will manage all administration tasks and complete all service and repair records accurately. To be successful as the Powered Access Engineer: You will have previous experience as a mobile powered access engineer, powered access fitter, access platform engineer, access platform fitter, plant engineer, or plant fitter.You will have previous experience working on plant and/or powered access equipment, including manufacturers such as Genie, JLG, Niftylift, JCB, Kubota, or CAT.It's essential that you have time served experience, but would be desirable if you held an NVQ or City and Guilds qualification in plant maintenance or mechanical engineering.You will ideally hold an IPAF license and a Full UK driving license.It would be advantageous if you held a CAP license. Apply today for this powered access engineer role and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity!

Automation Engineer Salary: £57,600 + Overtime (£1,000–£2,000 on top) + Pension Shifts: 2 nights on... Automation Engineer Salary: £57,600 + Overtime (£1,000–£2,000 on top) + Pension Shifts: 2 nights on / 2 off / 3 days on / 3 off (40 hours per week)About the Role We’re looking for a hands-on Automation Engineer to join one of the UK’s most advanced automated distribution centres. This is a multi-skilled role with a strong focus on PLC, PC, and controls fault management. You’ll act as the go-to technical specialist for the shift team, ensuring operationally critical equipment is maintained, optimised, and continuously improved. THIS ROLE IS A MULTI SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER AS WELL AS BEING THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR AALL PLC ISSUES. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical lead on shift, supporting engineers with PLC/controls issues. Take ownership of technical fault management, liaising with wider support networks, contractors, and the customer. Carry out root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement to minimise downtime. Optimise equipment availability through targeted maintenance activities. Manage PLC backup, version control, and change management in line with company standards. Deliver on-the-job training and refresher sessions to shift technicians, raising the team’s technical capability. Support data analysis, hardware mapping, and technical tooling requirements. Ensure safe working practices and contractor management on automation systems. What We’re Looking For A multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical and mechanical knowledge. PLC fault-finding and modification skills as a minimum (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar). Background in a fast-paced factory, distribution, or forces engineering environment. Strong problem-solving ability and the confidence to take the lead on technical issues. Hands-on, motivated, and keen to drive both personal and team development. What’s on Offer Competitive salary of £57,600 + overtime opportunities (£1,000–£2,000 extra per year). A varied and technically challenging role in a flagship automated site. Standard pension scheme. Ongoing technical and professional development with access to a structured training academy.

Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled – Electrical Bias) Permanent | Competitive Salary + Overtime | Ex... Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled – Electrical Bias) Permanent | Competitive Salary + Overtime | Excellent BenefitsWe’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team working with advanced automated systems. If you’re a multiskilled engineer with an electrical bias and enjoy a mix of planned, reactive and improvement work—this role offers excellent long-term opportunity and progression. The Role As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for keeping a large automated operation running smoothly and efficiently. Your duties will include: Delivering planned preventative maintenance in line with engineering schedules. Responding to reactive maintenance tasks, diagnosing faults and resolving issues within agreed KPIs. Supporting fault eradication and driving a “zero breakdown” mindset across the engineering function. Identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and safety. Working with automated machinery, conveyor systems, cranes and sortation equipment. Completing all work order updates and reporting through electronic maintenance systems. Working independently as well as part of a small team on shift. What We’re Looking For Multiskilled engineer with a strong electrical bias. Experience in industrial, factory, automated or forces engineering environments. Level 3 engineering qualification (or equivalent). Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and mechanical systems. Comfortable working with complex automated equipment. Proactive, reliable and able to work with minimal supervision. Full right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available). What’s On Offer Competitive salary + overtime opportunities (£1,000–£2,000 typical annually). Standard company pension scheme. Structured rotating shift pattern providing work/life balance. Work within a fully automated, state-of-the-art technical environment. Long-term career development and training opportunities.

Deputy Shift Manager (Hands-On Multiskilled Engineer – Electrical Bias) Permanent | Competitive Sala... Deputy Shift Manager (Hands-On Multiskilled Engineer – Electrical Bias) Permanent | Competitive Salary + Overtime | Excellent BenefitsAre you an experienced multiskilled engineer ready to step into a leadership role while staying hands-on? This position offers the perfect blend of technical responsibility and people leadership, working within a highly automated, high-performance engineering environment.This is a fantastic opportunity to oversee a small team, mentor engineers, and take the lead on the most complex technical challenges—all while contributing directly to site reliability and continuous improvement. The Role As the Deputy Shift Manager, you will split your time between hands-on engineering (80%) and leadership (20%), ensuring your shift runs smoothly and safely. You will: Lead, mentor and support engineers on your shift, encouraging high performance and skills development. Delegate tasks effectively and take ownership of complex breakdowns and technical work. Deliver planned preventative maintenance in line with scheduled requirements. Respond to reactive maintenance, diagnosing and rectifying faults efficiently within agreed timeframes. Identify opportunities to improve reliability, reduce breakdowns and support a long-term “zero breakdown” culture. Work with a variety of automated machinery, conveyor systems, cranes and sortation equipment. Ensure all activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. Complete all work orders and updates via electronic systems. Collaborate with production, facilities and engineering leadership to keep operations running seamlessly. What We’re Looking For Multiskilled engineer with a strong electrical bias. Experience in a lead/mentoring position (Lead Engineer / Senior Engineer / Deputy). Background in factories, industrial environments or forces engineering. Level 3 engineering qualification or higher. Comfortable working with automated equipment, conveyors, and mechanical systems. Able to work independently, take ownership and motivate others. Strong problem-solving skills and a calm approach under pressure. Full right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available). What’s On Offer Competitive salary + overtime opportunities (£1,000–£2,000 typical annually). Standard pension scheme. Structured shift pattern offering work/life balance. Opportunity to step into a leadership position with excellent progression potential. Exposure to a state-of-the-art, fully automated technical environment.