Automation Assistant

TXM Recruit; Enderby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Automation Assistant in Enderby, UK. The role involves supporting maintenance engineers, troubleshooting equipment, and learning to manage automated systems. Candidates should possess basic PC skills, a positive attitude, and some experience in a relevant environment. Competitive salary with additional benefits offered.

Benefits

Employer pension contributions up to 6%

Comprehensive private healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Health care cashback scheme

Access to benefits portal

Employee assistance program

Ride-to-Work scheme

Referral program

Employee of the Quarter awards

Qualifications

• Able and responsible to work on own initiative.
• Experience in a warehousing, engineering or automation environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support onsite maintenance engineers with basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Carry out start of shift checks ensuring equipment is fit for use.
• Rectify time-out faults using the manual controllers.
• Learn how to maintain systems and complete basic jam busting.
• Follow safety procedures when working on and around the equipment.
• Investigate reasons for emergencies and restart the system.
• Assist with shift handover communications and meetings.

Skills

Numerate, literate and verbal communication

Basic PC skills

Ability to work at height via ladder or steps

Positive attitude

Results orientated

Customer focused

Physically able to fulfil the role

Experience in warehousing or automation

Job description

Overview

Position: Automation Assistant
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary: £29,000 + £4,000 shift allowance

TXM Recruit is partnering with a prominent automation and intralogistics company to hire an automation assistant for one of their flagship sites in Leicester. The role will involve supporting onsite maintenance engineers with basic troubleshooting on automated distribution equipment, learning both mechanical and electrical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Support onsite maintenance engineers with basic troubleshooting of equipment both mechanically and electrically.
• Carry out start of shift checks ensuring equipment is fit for use.
• Rectify time-out faults using the manual controllers (Pendant or HMI panel).
• Learn how to maintain systems and complete basic jam busting on distribution equipment such as conveyors and automated storage and retrieval systems.
• Follow safety procedures when working on and around the Automated Mechanical Handling Equipment, such as isolation of adjoining equipment, and following the "safe entry procedure" and use of correct PPE.
• Use access equipment in and around the system to rectify product flow issues.
• Investigate the reasons and re-start the system after an emergency stop (non-technical errors).
• Contribute to completion of dynamic risk assessments and ensure onsite communication protocol is followed to ensure smooth operation of the facility.
• Assist with shift handover communications, toolbox talks, and meetings with Engineering colleagues to relay concerns and/or problems within the Automated Materials Handling equipment.

Skills and Qualifications

• Numerate, literate and verbal communication
• Basic PC skills
• Able and responsible to work on own initiative
• Ability to work at height via ladder or steps
• Positive attitude
• Results orientated
• Customer focused
• Physically able to fulfil the role
• Experience in a warehousing, engineering or automation environment would be advantageous

Benefits

• Employer pension contributions of up to 6%.
• Comprehensive private healthcare coverage, including optical, dental, and hearing benefits.
• Life insurance for added financial security.
• Health care cashback scheme, covering private medical excess costs.
• Access to a benefits portal offering lifestyle discounts and training resources.
• Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
• Ride-to-Work scheme to promote sustainable commuting.
• Referral program with rewards for recommending new hires.
• Employee of the Quarter awards to recognize outstanding contributions.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.