Engineer - Engineering-T3

JD Sports Fashion PLC; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Job summary

JD Sports Fashion PLC, Kingsway Rochdale, is seeking a skilled Mechanical/ Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support MHE, conveyors, cranes, and PLC-based control systems at the Kingsway distribution centre. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose faults and support continuous production to keep operations efficient.

As part of a fast-paced, safety-conscious team, you will liaise with manufacturers, maintain comprehensive records in the CMMS, and help ensure kit reliability across the

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained in mechanical or electrical discipline.
• ONC/HNC or equivalent experience in engineering.
• Proficient in PLC fault diagnosis and Siemens systems.
• Electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis capability.
• Experience with MS Office tools for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform rectification of MHE breakdowns and provide technical support.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to high standards within scheduled timescales.
• Demonstrate specialist equipment knowledge to facilitate PPMs and repairs.
• Work with the engineering team to improve reliability of kit for operations.
• Coordinate with external manufacturers and suppliers as needed.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and PLC faults across system types.
• Meet performance criteria and maintain safety and quality standards.
• Keep workshops and stores orderly and record parts usage in CMMS.
• Ensure hygiene standards are followed and documentation is up to date.
• Assist in planning maintenance, modifications, and fault rectification work.

Skills

Apprentice trained mechanical or elect

ONC/HNC in engineering

PLC fault diagnosis

Siemens PLC knowledge

Electrical fault diagnosis

MS Office

Height safety

BS 7671 wiring regs

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent

Job description

This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving innovation, every role here plays a part in shaping the future of our industry. We’re fast-paced, fearless, and unapologetically ambitious. We celebrate authenticity, thrive on collaboration, and never stop pushing forward, if you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and personality to a team that values them. This is your moment. This is JD. Are you in?

Role overview:

Provide Engineering support of the Mechanical Handling Equipment, associated systems machinery & equipment on site at Kingsway Rochdale. Working to the highest standards to maximise operational efficiency and ensure continuous availability for Operations. Areas of impact: Service Team colleagues, Technical Planner and Engineering shift teams, Service Team Leader & Operations, external customers and stakeholders The role holder works within highly mechanised DC’s, with various types of MHE including automatic cranes, conveyors, elevators, sorters and Facilities... The MHE was installed by several different manufacturers and are run using different PLC/WMS based systems.

Responsibilities:

• Perform rectification of MHE breakdowns and the provision of technical support as requested
• Undertake preventative maintenance work, completing to the highest standards, as scheduled within agreed time frames, whilst maintaining accurate records of all maintenance and follow up actions via the departments CMMS system. Ensuring that the Team Leader or Engineering Managers are may aware of urgent requirements
• Demonstrate specialist equipment knowledge, coupled with individual flexibility, in order to facilitate PPM’s and breakdown rectification.
• Work as part of the Engineering team in order to promote best practice and give continuous & sustained kit reliability to Operations
• Incumbent must be able to liaise directly from time to time with several different manufacturers outside of the UK.
• Perform mechanical, electrical and PLC fault diagnosis on several different system types.
• Work toward and achieve agreed performance criteria as part of the departmental and site SLA’s and KPI’s.
• Always offer engineering support to the relevant level, to meet both the performance criteria required and to maintain manufacturer’s standards in order to facilitate full production schedules.
• Ensure all areas of Engineering (workshops, stores, etc.) are clear and tidy disposing of scrap items.
• Ensure all parts removed or utilised as part of reactive or planned jobs are clearly recorded and captured using systems and approach agreed within the department
• Ensuring hygiene standards are always adhered to
• Support all process control procedures in place and ensure all documentation is always updated and made available.
• Provide recommendations to modify instructions to ensure the equipment is reliable
• Offer and deliver continuous technical support, both to production and the engineering team, in order to provide accurate and positive solutions to day-to-day engineering issues.
• Assist in the advance planning of maintenance, modification and fault rectification work.
• Liaise directly with external contractors/suppliers who offer specialist support as required.

Skills and Experience:

• Apprentice trained mechanical or electrical discipline with a recognised apprenticeship
• ONC/HNC or equivalent experience in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• PC literate - knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Fully experienced in both mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis.
• Working knowledge of PLC based control systems (Preferably Siemens)
• Physically fit and able to climb and work up to heights of c25 metres.
• Knowledge of safe working practices.
• Strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic technical manuals and drawings
• Knowledge of site, systems and practices gained ‘on the job’ through experience.
• BS:7671 Rev 2011 17th Edition wiring regulations is a must have certificate. – Preferable
• BS 2360 level 3 installation and construction of electrical services is the absolute minimum qualification. – Preferable
• Experience of working within an automated warehouse environment
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise workload, work to deadlines and to work under pressure
• We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work. Thank you for your time #JD