Deputy Shift Manager

Kion Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Barnsley seeks an experienced technician to oversee equipment servicing and repairs. Responsibilities include managing a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should have an ONC in Engineering or equivalent and a background in mechanical and electrical systems. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum ONC (or equivalent) in Engineering required.
• Understanding of Mechanical and Electrical manuals needed.
• Health and Safety experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out equipment servicing within quality standards.
• Undertake scheduled repairs as per manufacturers' recommendations.
• Manage a team of technicians and assistant engineers.

Skills

Mechanical diagnosis

Electrical faults diagnosis

Team management

Health and Safety compliance

PC literacy

Education

ONC in Engineering

Tools

PLC equipment

Electronic technical manuals

Job description

To maintain, repair and support the equipment detailed within the agreed Dematic scope of contract on the Customer’s site. Primarily ensuring delivery to both Dematic and the Customer’s expectations with the aim of achieving KPI targets at all times. During Engineering Shift Manager absence, to deliver all aspects of the engineering contract within key KPI guidelines with a team of multi-disciplined technicians and assistant engineers.

We offer:

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

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Tasks and Qualifications

Principal Accountabilities

• Carry out AMHE equipment servicing in accordance with the quality standards and time schedules as set out in the equipment manuals
• To undertake scheduled repairs in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standard practices
• Diagnosis of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic / PLC / PC faults and subsequent repairs · Prioritise system faults
• To comply with Health & Safety legislation at all times
• To ensure quality of output at all times
• To accurately record all work undertaken
• Involvement in continuous improvement and sales opportunities
• Maintain product flow 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 In the absence of the Engineering Shift Manager
• Day to day management of a multi-disciplined and assistant engineering team
• Delivery of key service elements such as planned preventative maintenance, fault rectification and fault eradication
• Deliver written and verbal communications at all levels

Knowledge and qualifications

• ONC (or equivalent) minimum in Engineering
• A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic technical manuals & drawings
• Basic understanding of control systems and techniques
• Basic understanding of PLC equipment
• Working at height
• Previous experience of working with various conveyor systems
• PC literacy
• Understanding of pre-preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules
• Working knowledge of FEM and BS standards governing the automated warehouse industry · Apprenticeship served
• Previous experience in team management / leading teams preferable
• Health and Safety experience · Excellent IT skills
• Technical Competencies (Or Local Equivalents)
• Lifting / hoisting equipment · Conveyor systems · Pneumatic / Hydraulic · Networks – profibus / fibre-optic / Interbus · Health and Safety Legislation · electrical and / or mechanical

Special Conditions

working at height, shift work including nightshift