Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multi Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic maintenance team in a flagship refrigerated distribution center. This role involves performing both planned preventative and reactive maintenance in a challenging -23 degree environment, ensuring that all equipment operates optimally. With a focus on safety and efficiency, the successful candidate will work on various machinery, including conveyors and cranes, while achieving key performance indicators. This innovative company offers a competitive remuneration package and a supportive work environment, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in FMCG automated warehousing and distribution.
• HND or above in relevant engineering discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on various machinery.
• Monitor and control spare parts and inventory according to policies.
• Ensure minimal disruption to operations during maintenance activities.

Skills

Planned Preventative Maintenance

Reactive Maintenance

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Working at Heights

Cold Store Experience

Ammonia Plant Experience

Education

HND in Electrical Engineering

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Conveyors

Cranes

Cooling Systems

Oxygen Reduction Systems

Special Purpose Machinery

Job description

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Our client has been established for almost 15 years and is recognized as one of the world’s most successful providers of automated warehousing and refrigerated logistics solutions, employing more than 2,000 staff globally. As part of their ongoing programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Multi Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer to complement their professional maintenance team in a flagship refrigerated distribution centre environment.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager and tasked with performing both Planned Preventative and reactive maintenance and breakdown repair activities in a -23 degree environment, the successful candidate will work on various items of plant and equipment including conveyors, cranes, ASRS and a range of MHE and special purpose machinery - including working at heights of up to 42m - ensuring optimal warehouse performance is achieved at all times.

Core duties will include (but not be limited to):

• Ensuring all equipment is used and maintained in line with supplier guidelines, including conveyors, cranes, cooling systems and oxygen reduction systems.
• Ensuring PPM and repairs are carried out in a timely and safe manner and ensuring minimal disruption to the operation.
• Achieving agreed KPI’s within budget.
• Arranging visits and services as required in line with business needs and supplier guidelines to maintain applicable warranties.
• Supporting the operators to ensure the smooth flow of logistics operations in the warehouse.
• Monitoring, controlling and ordering spare parts and inventory in line with company policy and budgetary limitations.
• Accurately completing agreed internal reporting and communication as required by the Engineering Manager.
• Monitoring energy use and identifying and implementing reduced energy consumption techniques.

To be considered for this varied and challenging role within a market leading respected blue-chip organisation, it is envisaged that the successful candidate will be qualified to at least HND level or above in a relevant electrical or mechanical engineering discipline and essentially demonstrate at least 5 years’ experience gained within a similar FMCG automated warehousing and distribution centre environment.

You MUST be able to work safely at height, with Cold store and ammonia plant experience proving distinctly advantageous.

The shift pattern is a 4 on 4 off 12-hour shift pattern (6am to 6pm / 6pm to 6am rotating).

You will also demonstrate flexibility on hours worked to cater for the operation as required and will be comfortable in working both autonomously and as part of a team. In return, a competitive remuneration and benefits package are available.

Contact the Maintenance Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on 01827 68400 or email your CV in confidence to [emailprotected] for further details.