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Maintenance Engineer, Worksop, working rotating 12 hour days and nights.
The role will involvebreakdown and planned preventative maintenance on a variety of automated machinery, to include high bay cranes, conveyors, and pallet de-stackers.
Carry out automated materials handling equipment servicing in accordance with the quality standards as set out in the equipment manuals.
To undertake scheduled repairs in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standardpractices.
Prioritise system faults.
To comply with Health & Safety legislation at all times.
To ensure on-site spares are kept to optimum levels.
To represent the company in a professional manner at all times and maintain customer relations.
To adhere to the Quality processes and procedures as set out by the company.
All decisions made on site are always with customer in mind providing a world class customer service. Application Requirements
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Ability to analyse under high pressure during difficult situations.
Good all round engineering skills
Electrical / MechanicalMaintenance Engineer
Have served a recognised Electrical OR Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or have equivalent qualification.
Working at heights
A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic technical manuals & drawings
Experience of working on automation, toinclude pallet de stackers, cranes andwould be ideal.
Understanding of planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules.
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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.

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Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we work on the latest technologies that are reimagining the world of logistics. We're a team of 3,000+ experts from 50 countries, serving some of the world's largest and most exciting brands. Together, we're implementing smart and innovative approaches - including flexible robot-based and data-driven automation solutions that are transforming the supply chain. So join our team and share your unique perspective.

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