Technical Specialist
Location
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
architecture-and-engineering
Posted
May 28, 2026
Technical Specialist
Location: Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £56,000 - £58,000 (Including Shift Allowance)
We are looking for a Technical Specialist to join a highly automated warehouse and material handling
environment. This person will act as the on-site technical escalation lead, supporting complex automation and
controls issues across automated systems and conveyors. The role is hands-on and operational, focused on fault
finding, root cause analysis, system reliability, and supporting engineering teams on shift.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the lead escalation point for complex technical faults
* Diagnose and resolve PLC, controls, electrical and mechanical issues
* Support and guide shift engineers with technical expertise
* Carry out root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes
* Improve uptime, reliability and overall system performance
* Manage PLC software backups, modifications and version control
* Work closely with operatio...
Location: Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £56,000 - £58,000 (Including Shift Allowance)
We are looking for a Technical Specialist to join a highly automated warehouse and material handling
environment. This person will act as the on-site technical escalation lead, supporting complex automation and
controls issues across automated systems and conveyors. The role is hands-on and operational, focused on fault
finding, root cause analysis, system reliability, and supporting engineering teams on shift.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the lead escalation point for complex technical faults
* Diagnose and resolve PLC, controls, electrical and mechanical issues
* Support and guide shift engineers with technical expertise
* Carry out root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes
* Improve uptime, reliability and overall system performance
* Manage PLC software backups, modifications and version control
* Work closely with operatio...