Operations Maintenance Technician

FedEx; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Tamworth is seeking a Skilled Technician to join the operations maintenance team. You will be responsible for organizing maintenance activities, monitoring workflow, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical or mechanical maintenance, and must possess knowledge of current electrical regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and potential for career progression in a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Training and development

Qualifications

• Knowledge of 17th or 18th Edition electrical regulations.
• Experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Organise team maintenance to ensure safe and timely operation.
• Monitor workflow and take corrective action as needed.
• Liaise with managers to resolve operational difficulties.
• Complete information recording sheets nightly.
• Adhere to operational and maintenance procedures.
• Report defective equipment and ensure its return.

Skills

Knowledge of 17th or 18th Edition electrical regulations

Electrical / mechanical maintenance background

Ability to read electrical schematic drawings

Understanding of PLC controlled equipment

Flexible approach to shift patterns

Understanding of health and safety legislation

Full driving licence

Job description

About the Role

Our stations / Hubs in Kingsbury and Lount require a qualified and motivated individual to join the operations maintenance team within the station as a Skilled Technician.

Hours and Shifts

Hours: 40 per week.

Shifts: Rotating shifts Monday to Friday 11.00am to 19:30pm and 19:00pm to 03:30pm.

Salary

£21.68 per hour. Premium paid for Twilight shift allowance of £2.33 per hour (19:00pm and 22:00pm), Night shift allowance of £2.82 (22:00pm to 06:00am). Premium not paid if sick.

Responsibilities

• Organise team maintenance and required equipment to ensure that operation and maintenance of machinery is completed safely, in the shortest possible time within the time scale demanded by operational necessities
• Monitor workflow, be aware of potential problems and take immediate corrective action through delegation, own action or by referral upwards
• Effective liaison with Depot and Operations Managers, Section Leaders and Control Room to resolve difficulties and enquiries
• Ensure smooth transition of traffic across the machine paying attention to Health and Safety
• Timely and accurate completion, on a nightly basis, of all required information recording sheets
• Ensure that all operational and maintenance procedures, as detailed in the Group Operations Manual, are adhered to in order to maintain customer service levels to the required standard
• Ensure that all equipment is returned to its designated area after use and that an adequate system for reporting defective equipment is in use

Qualifications

• Knowledge of 17th or 18th Edition electrical regulations
• Proven electrical / mechanical maintenance background
• Ability to read electrical schematic drawings
• Understanding of PLC controlled equipment
• Flexible approach to shift patterns
• Understanding of health and safety legislation
• Full driving licence

Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment you will get a competitive salary, with the opportunity for real career progression and excellent training and development.

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