Maintenance Engineer

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