Maintenance Engineer
Location: Lutterworth (Magna Park, Distribution Centre)
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts (2 weeks Mornings, 1 week Afternoons)
Salary: £47,500 P/A
Benefits: 33 Days Holiday, 13% Pension, Overtime at x1.5, Sick Pay.
Career Opportunity
Auxtronic is representing a family-run electrical contractor that has, over the past decade, secured and maintained several high-value maintenance contracts — including this flagship technology client in Lutterworth.
What makes this role unique is the combination of stability and job security found in the distribution sector, but without major seasonal peaks or shift pressures. Work-life balance is a core priority here, reflected in long-term staff retention and job satisfaction.
Site & Role
The role is based within a 40,000 sq/m Distribution Centre, working as part of a team of four Electrical Technicians responsible for maintaining the entire site — from Vanderlande parcel sortation systems to general building and facilities maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Performing 70% planned preventative maintenance (PPM) during morning shifts, with 30% reactive fault finding and repairs.
- Regular testing and maintenance of Vanderlande conveyor systems used for totes and master cartons.
- Weekly testing of the site sprinkler system and ensuring all fire safety measures are in place.
- Maintenance of site-wide lighting, plumbing, dock levellers, bay doors, and other building systems.
- Basic-level fault finding and control of the fire alarm system.
- Ad-hoc installation and project work as required.
- General facilities and site maintenance duties.
Entry Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 5 years as a Maintenance Engineer (electrically biased preferred).
- Industry Background: Distribution Centre experience advantageous, though transferable industry experience is also welcomed.
- Qualifications: City & Guilds, NVQ, or BTEC Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance or Installation.
About Auxtronic
Auxtronic is committed to equality in the workplace and operates as an equal opportunities employer.
We specialise in engineering recruitment, representing clients across manufacturing, distribution, and automation industries throughout the UK and Europe.
Auxtronic acts as a third-party employment consultant on behalf of our client and always welcomes contact from engineers interested in advancing their careers or companies looking to expand their engineering teams.
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