Role Overview
We are supporting a leading engineering services provider in the appointment of experienced Resident Maintenance Engineers to join a permanent, on-site team in Brantford, Ontario, Canada!
This is a hands-on, technically demanding role supporting a fully automated materials handling and production environment from day one of a long-term service contract.
You will act as the primary on-site response for mechanical and electrical faults, planned maintenance, and ongoing system optimisation. The position requires the ability to diagnose and resolve issues independently across multiple concurrent systems within a fast-paced, live operational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to mechanical and electrical breakdowns within agreed SLA times
- Diagnose and resolve faults independently across multiple systems
- Carry out safe isolation (LOTO) prior to intervention
- Escalate PLC/software issues where required
- Produce detailed fault reports and root cause analysis
- Execute scheduled maintenance in line with OEM requirements
- Perform calibration, testing, and minor repairs
- Maintain detailed maintenance logs and asset records
- Submit structured maintenance reports within agreed timelines
- Adhere to all permit-to-work processes
- Follow strict LOTO procedures across all interventions
- Comply with working at height and confined space regulations
- Ensure all safety protocols around robotics and guarding systems are maintained
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ hands-on maintenance experience within:
- Warehouse automation
- Material handling systems
- Food production or highly automated manufacturing
- Experience working across multiple automated systems simultaneously
- Strong understanding of:
- Conveyors, stackers, destackers
- Automated cranes / ASRS systems
- Robotic systems and pallet handling equipment
- Electrical fault finding on 3-phase industrial equipment
Certifications (Required before deployment)
- LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)
- Working at Height (WAH)
- Rescue at Height (RAH)
- First Aid / CPR