Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Upper Langwith; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Technician to provide essential engineering support on site. This role involves maintaining automated equipment, performing repairs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The Technician will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a shift team and mentoring junior members. With a commitment to quality and performance, you will play a vital role in minimizing downtime and enhancing equipment reliability. This position offers a rewarding benefits package and opportunities for recognition and personal growth within a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Monthly peer-nominated recognition scheme

Bonuses based on company performance

Annual celebration event

Quarterly sessions with leadership

Opportunities to understand frontline operations

Free gym classes

Discounted memberships

Free mental health support

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in engineering.
• Experience with automated material handling systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on automated equipment.
• Respond to automation faults to ensure minimal downtime.

Skills

Automated Material Handling Systems

Mechanical Fault Diagnosis

Electrical Fault Diagnosis

Health and Safety Standards

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

ONC in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Title: Technician

As a Technician, you’ll provide site-based engineering support to minimise downtime and ensure the uptime and availability of the installed automated equipment on site. Through a professional engineering approach and a commitment to service quality, you’ll support the shift team by utilising a broad range of skills and taking a proactive approach to improving performance and reliability.

The Technician reports directly to the Engineering Shift Manager and is mentored by the Senior Engineer. You will work on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (rotation of days/nights).

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of all onsite automated equipment.
2. Perform planned and reactive repairs on automated material handling systems, including tote conveyors, spiral conveyors, sorters, shuttles, and robotics.
3. Fault-finding and diagnosis of mechanical and electrical faults.
4. Respond promptly to automation faults and breakdowns to ensure minimal downtime.
5. Prioritise system faults to optimise uptime and equipment availability.
6. Complete reports using CMMS and Microsoft software packages as required.
7. Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation as a priority.
8. Participate in the delivery, installation, commissioning, and testing of upgrades and enhancements.
9. Maintain optimal levels of onsite spare parts inventory.
10. Support site meetings as needed.
11. Mentor, train, and advise junior team members.

Qualifications:

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, ONC, or equivalent qualification in engineering (multiskilled preferred).
• Experience working with automated material handling systems.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to understand mechanical, electrical, and electronic manuals and drawings.
• Proven competence in health and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of control systems and techniques.
• Ability to work in a time-critical environment.
• Effective time and workload management skills.
• Proficiency in PC use and Microsoft Office.

Additional Information:

We offer a benefits package along with a wide range of perks, including:

Reward, Recognition, and Opportunities:

• Frasers Champion: Monthly peer-nominated recognition scheme with rewards.
• Fearless Bonus: Achieving share price targets can earn bonuses up to £1 million, based on company performance and individual embodiment of core values.*
• Frasers Festival: Annual celebration event with entertainment, guest speakers, and activities.
• CEO Sessions: Quarterly sessions with the CEO and leadership team for selected employees.
• Retail Reconnect: Opportunities to spend time in stores or warehouses to understand frontline operations and contribute ideas.

Employee Welfare:

• Frasers Fit: Free gym classes, discounted memberships, and wellbeing app support.
• Retail Trust: Free mental health support, helpline, counselling, and financial/legal assistance.

What’s Next?

Applications will be reviewed by our Recruitment Team. Shortlisted candidates may undergo multiple interview stages, including behavioral and technical assessments, with possible presentations or tasks to demonstrate skills.