Electrical Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibraryGreater ManchestercontractPosted: 5 May 2026
Apply NowMulti-Skilled (Electrical bias) Maintenance Engineer
Initial 3-month contract
Rate £35.00 - £37.50 p/h
Days / Nights
Manchester Wigan St Helens Warrington Liverpool
Warehouse Automation / FMCG / Conveyor Systems / Electrical / Mechanical
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a global leader in warehouse automation and logistics solutions. They are seeking an experienced Multi-skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support the ongoing operation of a highly automated distribution facility in Greater Manchester.
For this position, you will be required to carry out the following duties:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a fully integrated automation system
Diagnose and repair faults on automated stacker cranes and pallet crane systems
Maintain and troubleshoot conveyor systems, sortation equipment and automated pallet handling systems
Support trailer loading and unloading automation processes
Work safely at height, including maintenance on cranes and high-bay racking systems
Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise operational disruption in a high-throughput environment
The successful contractor will have the following attributes:
Level 3 Electrical Qualification (essential)
Electrically biased, ideally multi-skilled
Proven experience in FMCG environments
Working at Height and Rescue from Height certification (essential)
First Aid at Height (desirable)
Comfortable working 12-hour days and nights on a rotating shift pattern
Ability to work independently on shift when required
Experience with bespoke warehouse control software advantageous
The benefits of this position:
Opportunity to work on a large-scale, high-profile automation site for a global FMCG brand
Rolling contract with ad hoc holiday cover opportunities
12-hour shifts on a rotating pattern (2 days/2 nights/5 off or similar) including weekends
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Initial 3-month contract
Rate £35.00 - £37.50 p/h
Days / Nights
Manchester Wigan St Helens Warrington Liverpool
Warehouse Automation / FMCG / Conveyor Systems / Electrical / Mechanical
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a global leader in warehouse automation and logistics solutions. They are seeking an experienced Multi-skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support the ongoing operation of a highly automated distribution facility in Greater Manchester.
For this position, you will be required to carry out the following duties:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a fully integrated automation system
Diagnose and repair faults on automated stacker cranes and pallet crane systems
Maintain and troubleshoot conveyor systems, sortation equipment and automated pallet handling systems
Support trailer loading and unloading automation processes
Work safely at height, including maintenance on cranes and high-bay racking systems
Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise operational disruption in a high-throughput environment
The successful contractor will have the following attributes:
Level 3 Electrical Qualification (essential)
Electrically biased, ideally multi-skilled
Proven experience in FMCG environments
Working at Height and Rescue from Height certification (essential)
First Aid at Height (desirable)
Comfortable working 12-hour days and nights on a rotating shift pattern
Ability to work independently on shift when required
Experience with bespoke warehouse control software advantageous
The benefits of this position:
Opportunity to work on a large-scale, high-profile automation site for a global FMCG brand
Rolling contract with ad hoc holiday cover opportunities
12-hour shifts on a rotating pattern (2 days/2 nights/5 off or similar) including weekends
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation