Logistics Systems Site Engineer

Jungheinrich UK; Luton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global intralogistics leader is looking for a Logistics Systems Site Engineer for their customer service engineering team in Luton. The successful candidate will maintain and repair automated systems, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation while providing technical support. We seek someone with a strong engineering background and knowledge of PLC systems, who is proactive and can work effectively in both independent and team settings. The role offers extensive training and excellent benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discount website access

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Overtime opportunities

Extensive toolkit and uniform

Industry leading training

Company laptop and phone

Qualifications

• Proven background in maintaining automated intra-logistic systems.
• Strong engineering background with technical knowledge.
• Ability to work at height and manage physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and technical support of systems.
• Complete repairs following industry-standard practices.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Maintenance and repair of automated systems

Understanding of mechanical, electrical & electronic technical manuals

Health and safety compliance

Technical knowledge of PLC equipment

Education

ONC (or equivalent) in Engineering

IOSH minimum

Tools

PLC software knowledge

Experience with 3 phase electricity

Job description

Jungheinrichis one of the world's most successful intralogistics companies. As a top employer, we offer outstanding opportunities in a wide range of professional fields.

Within Jungheinrich UK we strive for excellence, challenging current practice and driving to continue to be the best in class. We invest in our talent and have a culture of openness, integrity, and respect. As a holder of an Investor in People award since 2006, we commit to ensuring you are given the right training when you need it to do your job to the best standard. By joining Jungheinrich you will join a team of people passionate to succeed.

We are currently looking for a Logistics Systems Site Engineer to join our customer service engineering team based at a client\'s site in Luton.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Discount website which will give you access to 100’s of brands with opportunities for savings and cashback
• Company Pension Scheme: Employer matched contributions of between 5% and 10%
• Private Medical Insurance: Free to all employees as a taxable benefit, with additional option of adding on partners/children at a small cost
• Overtime opportunities
• Extensive toolkit and uniform
• Industry leading training
• Company laptop and phone

Role Purpose

To be responsible for the maintenance, repair and on-going technical support of customers’ site

• ASRS solutions (Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems) & ancillary equipment
• Pallet & Tote conveyors and associated control equipment
• Automatic doors and associated controls
• Safety & security systems associated with Automated equipment
• Smooth operation and monitoring of complete system
• Providing constructive feedback on operation and potential improvements

Champion Health, Safety & Environmental standards of both Jungheinrich and customers sites, ensuring at all times an approach of safety first is adopted.

Role Responsibilities

• Proactively complete tasks and self-manage
• Responsible for spare parts stock control
• Responsible for identifying equipment reliability and areas that can be improved.
• To undertake repairs in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standard practices
• To comply with Health & Safety legislation at all times
• To accurately record all work undertaken
• 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
• Communicate effectively with Line Managers
• Any other duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of this role
• Provide 24 / call out cover (only if site not working 24/7) as part of call out rota
• Hands on ownership of issues to achieve a quick time resolution
• Maintain company tools, manuals and all other company property in good and clean order
• Deputise for Site Manager, if required
• Prepare and participate in the creation of method statements and risk assessments

Role Requirements

• Proven background in the maintenance and repair of automated / semi-automated intra logistic systems
• Strong background in Engineering
• A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic technical manuals & drawings
• A knowledge of PLC equipment & related software
• Health and Safety experience
• Physically fit and ability to work at height
• Technical knowledge Asi, profi-bus, profinet and can-bus systems
• Previous experience of working with pallet cranes
• Previous experience of working with pallet conveyor & connected systems
• Previous experience of working with tote conveyor & connected systems
• Full understanding of pre-preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules & procedures
• Working knowledge of FEM and BS standards governing the automated warehouse industry
• Leadership Skills
• Knowledge of Beckhoff / Siemens S7 PLCs
• IOSH minimum
• ONC (or equivalent) in Engineering
• Technical knowledge of Inverters
• Working with 3 phase electricity

Competence

• Continuously seeks improvements
• Takes responsibility for his/her actions
• Adapts to new and changing demands and situations
• Plans and organises multiple tasks or projects
• High accuracy in numerical and written work.
• Conforms to Health and Safety Legislation
• Attentive and analytical thinker
• Establishes effective work relationships across all business divisions
• Integrates into the teams - flexible working attitude
• Shares knowledge with others proactively
• Shows respect for others
• Shows integrity, trust and loyalty
• Complies with rules and regulations

Clarity

• Communicates openly, effectively and consistently with all stakeholder groups
• Deals effectively with people from all levels
• Able to communicate both face to face, via telephone and in writing

Commitment

• Takes initiative – self-starter, highly motivated
• Sets high standards
• Achieve agreed results on time
• Focuses on customer needs and customer satisfaction
• Builds and maintains strong relationships

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