Equipment Examiner – Mechanical

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Mechanical Technician to ensure efficient operations of mechanical equipment. This role involves preventative maintenance, compliance with safety protocols, and collaboration across departments. The company offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive environment, valuing the contributions of all team members.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

Two volunteering days per year

Life assurance options

Personal development training programs

Flexible working options

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

High street store discounts

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working on MOD equipment preferred.
• Experience with heavy weapons like 105 Light Gun or AS90 preferred.
• IMS experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Report accidents and comply with safety practices.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient work processes.

Skills

Ability to influence

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Ensure our warehouse runs efficiently – your expertise in mechanical equipment can keep everything in perfect working order.

Your Role

This role is responsible for conducting preventative maintenance, investigation, examination, and conditioning of mechanical equipment and associated sub-assemblies at KNGD Donnington.

Your Responsibilities

• Be an ambassador for safety at all times.
• Report all accidents to the team leader and line manager as required.
• Understand and implement risk assessments and risk controls, including identifying risks.
• Comply with all safe working practices and report all accidents and incidents within the workplace.
• Participate in and contribute to work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process updates.
• Ensure all work is conducted according to approved data and procedures.
• Build positive relationships with customers and respond constructively to requests from internal departments.
• Handle the day-to-day processing of work orders.
• Work within current policies, processes, procedures, and management guidance.
• Collaborate with others to achieve required outcomes.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working on MOD equipment (preferred).
• Experience with heavy weapons, such as 105 Light Gun or AS90 (preferred).
• IMS experience.
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve conflicts successfully.
• Knowledge of health and safety at work.
• Experience working towards targets.
• Intermediate PC skills: Excel, Word, Outlook.

Good Reasons to Join

Along with competitive pay rates and excellent training opportunities, we offer a great working environment where you are respected and valued. Opportunities for progression and development are genuine.

• 26 days holidays plus bank holidays.
• Two volunteering days per year.
• Life assurance options if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme.
• Personal development and training programs tailored to you.
• Flexible working options available; discuss alternative patterns at interview.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Discounts at high street stores and supermarkets.
• Refer a friend scheme.

We are proud holders of the Gold Covenant and are a forces-friendly employer, valuing the skills and experience of service leavers.