3 Shift Pattern (8 Hour Shifts)
Salary c£43,000 plus shift supplements
Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician with an Electrical Bias looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, highly automated Distribution Centre in Wakefield as a Senior Maintenance Technician.
Working as part of a skilled and established Engineering Team, you'll play a key role in keeping the operation running efficiently by carrying out planned preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and supporting automation systems across the site.
You'll work on a wide range of equipment, including high-speed packaging machinery, automated conveyor systems, and high-volume picking equipment. With a proactive approach to maintenance, you'll help minimise downtime and maximise operational performance.
As a senior member of the team, you'll also support and oversee Maintenance Technicians, helping to allocate workloads, provide technical guidance, and ensure maintenance activities are completed to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities for a Senior Maintenance Technician
Perform routine preventative and reactive maintenance
Electrically; System testing, field wiring, system calibration, interpreting circuit diagrams
Knowledge of automated, electrical and pneumatics machinery
Strong Attention to detail
CMMS use
Service and repair of equipment on site
Adhere to Health & Safety Guidelines
Willing to learn and adapt to role requirements.
Hands on ownership of issues
Qualifications, Skills and Experience for a Senior Maintenance Technician
Minimum Level 3 qualification Electrical Qualification
Technical department experience especially in maintenance
Experience with working on automated conveyor systems
Confidently read schematic diagrams
A solid understanding of Health and Safety policies
Technical knowledge of electrical/pneumatic/mechanical equipment
Excellent understanding of automated equipment
Both Electrical and Mechanical skills
Root cause analysis skill
Experience with Siemens S7 Tia portal would be an advantage
Strong Communicator
Organised and good time management skills Salary and Benefits of a Senior Maintenance Technician
Salary c£46,870
3 Shift Pattern (Mornings, Afternoons, Nights)
22 Days Holiday
Pension
Development and training
Medicash
For more information about the Senior Maintenance Technicians role please give the team a call on (phone number removed)
Salary c£43,000
3 Shift Pattern
8 Hour Shifts
Salary description
£43000.00 - £43000.00 per year