Freelance Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical), Italy Location: Multiple automated warehouse/logistics sites across Italy About the Role We are looking for experienced Freelance Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to support high-volume, highly automated distribution and fulfilment centres in Italy. These sites operate cutting-edge material handling equipment, including extensive conveyor networks, sortation systems, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems), and robotics, and rely on skilled engineers to keep operations running around the clock.
This is a hands-on role suited to engineers who thrive in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment and are comfortable working independently or as part of a wider maintenance team.
Key Responsibilities Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on conveyor systems, sortation equipment, packing machinery, and associated automation
Respond to and resolve reactive breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime, working to agreed SLAs
Diagnose and repair electrical faults across control panels, motors, drives,



sensors, and cabling
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults including belts, rollers, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and pneumatic systems
Interface with and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems (fault-finding and diagnostics; Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, or similar)
Support commissioning, calibration, and optimisation of automated equipment
Complete maintenance records, permits to work, and CMMS job logs accurately and on time
Work safely within a live automated warehouse environment, following lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) and site safety procedures
Liaise with site engineering leads, controls engineers, and operations teams to prioritise work
Skills & Experience Required Recognised qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Multi-Skilled Engineering (Istituto Tecnico Industriale, ITS, or equivalent)
Proven experience maintaining automated/high-speed conveyor systems within

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