Maintenance Technician

Shirebrook
2 weeks ago
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Our client is a leader in their industry and is committed to rethinking retail by pushing digital innovation, having undergone an overhaul they are looking to  recruit a number of Maintenance Technicians.

As Maintenance Technician, you’ll provide site-based engineering support to minimise downtime and ensure uptime, and availability of the installed automated equipment on site. Through a professional engineering approach and a commitment to service quality, you’ll support the shift Team by utilising a broad range of skills taking a proactive approach to improving performance and reliability.

 You will be working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (rotation of days/nights) 

6am – 6pm 4 days

4 days off

6pm-6am 4 days

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of all onsite automated equipment.
Carry out planned repairs and reactive repairs of automated material handling equipment including, tote conveyors, spiral conveyors, sorters, shuttles and robotics.
Fault-finding and diagnosis of mechanical and/or electrical faults.
Respond to automation faults and breakdowns in a timely manner ensuring minimal downtime.
Prioritise system faults and optimise uptime and availability of onsite automated equipment.
Complete all reports in line with requirements using CMMS and Microsoft software packages.
Comply with health and safety legislation as priority focus
Participate in the delivery, installation, commissioning and testing of upgrades and enhancements.

What we are looking for?

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, ONC or equivalent qualification in engineering discipline [multiskilled preferable]
Experience of working with automated material handling systems
Ability to work at height.
Capable of understanding Mechanical, Electrical and/or Electronic technical manuals and drawings
Proven competence in H&S
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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