General Operative

Vanderlande; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking a General Operative to support maintenance operations at London Heathrow Airport. The role involves performing routine checks and addressing equipment issues proactively. Candidates should be willing to work shifts, including nights, and demonstrate a team-oriented mindset. Opportunities for career progression and various employee benefits are offered. Join us to make a significant impact in the logistics automation market.

Benefits

Performance related pay

Opportunity for progression

288 Hours Holiday

Medical Cover

Wellbeing membership

Qualifications

• Proactive approach to fault finding and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including nights.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine maintenance duties and ensure equipment availability.
• Perform operational checks, functionality checks, and cleaning.
• Respond to bag jams promptly.

Skills

Proactive fault finding

Team player attitude

Willingness to work nights

Ability to work overtime

Job description

General Operative Job Description

General Operative

Vanderlande is the market leader in efficient logistics process automation within the airports and parcel sector. In addition, we are a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses.

Vanderlande has a strong strategic partnership with Heathrow Airport. Heathrow, with more than 80 million passengers a year, is the most active airport in Europe as it has the most connections to other airports. All these passengers expect their luggage to reach the same destination. That’s where Vanderlande comes in as a strategic partner having full responsibility of the performance and maintenance of Heathrow’s baggage handling systems.

Your role

Working within London Heathrow Airport, the General Operative will assist with routine maintenance duties to ensure productivity and output equipment availability, health & safety compliance and quality. You will be performing the following tasks:

• Operational checks, functionality checks, cleaning, adjustment, lubrication and monitoring. Find root cause of issues and find permanent solutions to issues encountered.
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance, corrective and reactive maintenance in timely manner as required.
• Be the 1st line of response to bag jams.

What we expect from you

As a General Operative you would be willing to assist and learn from a multi-disciplined team in a fast moving environment. We expect the following of you:

• You have a proactive approach to fault finding and act proficient in aspects of the operation and maintenance procedures.
• You act like a team player
• Willing to work shifts including nights
• Willing to work overtime when this is required

What we offer:

• Performance related pay
• Opportunity to develop and progress within Vanderlande
• 288 Hours Holiday
• Aviva Medical Cover
• YuLife - Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers.
• A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities for career progression.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age marital status or disability status. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are always happy to discuss or explore, any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.