Resident Engineer

Swisslog
Trafford Park, M17 1PB, United Kingdom
10 months ago
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Resident Site Engineer, P&G, Manchester. You will be working a rotating shift pattern with a combination of days and nights within a small team of Engineers. Working 7 days and 7 nights - in a 28 day period make this an attractive opportunity.

The role comes with excellent benefits to include 25 days holiday plus stats, employer contributory pension scheme and private healthcare.

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do? At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

Key Responsibilities for Resident Site Engineer / Maintenance Engineer

* Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, undertaking scheduled repairs in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standard practices.

* Electrical and Mechanical breakdown and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on a variety of automated machinery, to include automated storage and retrieval systems, chain and roller conveyors, gravity roller conveyors and cranes.

* Completing all work safely and on time, whilst ensuring quality of output at all times.

* You will be involved in continuous improvement projects.

* Able to represent the company in a professional manner at all times and maintain excellent customer relations, ensuring that all decisions that are made on site are always with the customer in mind.

What you need to succeed in this role

* NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineer or equivalent qualification.

* Happy to work at heights.

* This is a customer facing role, so you must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.

* Able to work alone and as part of a team.

Our promise to you

Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value.

Join us on this journey and you’ll be part of a global enterprise that’s proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that’s united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit.

Join the journey!

We´re looking forward to receiving your application

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