Maintenance Technician

Kion Group; Erith; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automation provider is seeking an experienced Resident Maintenance Technician to support a dedicated customer site in Erith. This role involves maintaining and repairing automated materials handling systems, requiring strong mechanical and electrical skills. Candidates should have an ONC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and be willing to work shifts. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in working with various conveyor systems.
• Willingness to work shifts including days, nights, and weekends.
• Working knowledge of FEM and BS standards governing the automated warehouse industry desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out automated material handling and equipment servicing.
• Undertake scheduled repairs as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Diagnosis of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic / PLC / PC faults.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Electrical understanding

PLC knowledge

IT literacy

Education

ONC or equivalent in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description

We are actively recruiting for an experienced Resident Maintenance Technician to join us in supporting a dedicated customer site at Erith. The position will form part of a dedicated team responsible for maintaining and repairing Dematic installed automation equipment.

Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and supporting the automated materials picking and handling system installed at the site. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the automated industry and help us on our journey to provide an exceptional service to an ever‑growing customer.

When you join our team, you will be empowered to think big and take charge of your career; allowing you to shape your future as you tackle some of the toughest technical and logistical challenges around. We need your tech‑savvy and innovative approach to help us continue to transform the industry with world‑class, leading‑edge solutions.

Benefits

• Career Development


• Competitive Compensation and Benefits


• Pay Transparency


• Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out automated material handling and equipment servicing in accordance with the quality standards and time schedules as set out in the equipment manuals.


• To undertake scheduled repairs in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and industry standard practices.


• Diagnosis of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic / PLC / PC faults and subsequent repairs.


• To comply with Health & Safety legislation at all times.


• To ensure the quality of output at all times.


• To accurately record all work undertaken.


• Involvement in continuous improvement and sales opportunities.


• To ensure on‑site spares are kept to optimum levels.


• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• ONC or equivalent in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.


• Preferably a recognised engineering apprenticeship.


• A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic technical manuals & drawings.


• Willingness to work shifts including days, nights and weekends.


• Basic understanding of control systems and techniques.


• Basic understanding of PLC equipment.


• Experience working at height.


• Previous experience in working with various conveyor systems.


• IT literacy.


• Understanding of pre‑preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules.


• Working knowledge of FEM and BS standards governing the automated warehouse industry would be desirable but not essential.