Operations Maintenance Technician

FedEx Group; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global express transportation company seeks a Skilled Technician for their Newcastle-under-Lyme operations maintenance team. The role demands expertise in maintaining equipment, strong organisational skills, and compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant qualification and have a proactive approach to ensure optimal workflow and safety protocols.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career progression

Excellent training and development

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has a City and Guilds qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in electrical/mechanical maintenance is crucial.
• Must be self-motivated and organised, with the ability to read schematics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all plant and equipment are repaired and serviced according to standards.
• Organise team maintenance and monitor workflow for effective operations.
• Collaborate with management to address operational issues.

Skills

Knowledge of 16th or 17th Edition electrical regulations

Proven electrical/mechanical maintenance experience

Ability to read electrical schematic diagrams

Understanding of PLC-controlled equipment

Flexible approach to shift patterns

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Full driving licence

Education

City and Guilds Electrical/Mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

We believe that our strengths come from our differences, and we actively invest in recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Our station in Newcastle-under-Lyme requires a qualified and motivated individual to join the operations maintenance team as a Skilled Technician.

Working hours: 40 per week.

The role involves ensuring that all plant and equipment on site are repaired and serviced to recognised standards and as per the preventative maintenance schedule, minimizing downtime of sortation equipment.

The Operations Maintenance Technician role is challenging and requires excellent organisation and communication skills. Responsibilities include:

1. Organising team maintenance and required equipment to ensure safe operation and maintenance of machinery within operational timeframes.
2. Monitoring workflow, identifying potential issues, and taking corrective actions through delegation, personal action, or escalation.
3. Collaborating with Depot and Operations Managers, Section Leaders, and Control Room staff to resolve issues.
4. Ensuring smooth traffic flow across machinery with attention to Health and Safety.
5. Completing all required information recording sheets accurately each night.
6. Adhering to operational and maintenance procedures as detailed in the Group Operations Manual to maintain customer service standards.
7. Returning equipment to designated areas after use and maintaining it in safe, efficient condition, with a reporting system for defective equipment.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organised, hold a City and Guilds Electrical/Mechanical engineering qualification, and possess:

• Knowledge of 16th or 17th Edition electrical regulations
• Proven electrical/mechanical maintenance experience
• Ability to read electrical schematic diagrams
• Understanding of PLC-controlled equipment
• Flexible approach to shift patterns
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Full driving licence

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, opportunities for career progression, and excellent training and development.

FedEx values diversity and inclusion, celebrating cultures, inspiring dreams, and fostering a global community where everyone is accepted. We are a Disability Confident ‘Committed’ employer.

FedEx is a leading global express transportation company, recognized among Fortune's Top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies. We serve over 220 countries and territories with a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding service.

Our philosophy, People-Service-Profit (P-S-P), emphasizes taking care of our people, delivering excellent service, and reinvesting profits into our workforce and business. Our culture, rooted in our values since the 1970s, makes us unique and competitive in today’s global marketplace.