Operations Maintenance Technician Senior

FedEx Group; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking a Skilled Technician to join their Operations Maintenance team in Stansted. The role involves ensuring plant and equipment reliability through effective maintenance and staff supervision, with a strong focus on safety and operational excellence. Candidates should hold relevant qualifications and possess a proactive attitude to tackle daily challenges.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Excellent training and development

Qualifications

• Qualified and motivated individual for the Operations Maintenance team.
• Excellent organising and communication skills needed.
• Proven electrical/mechanical maintenance background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organise team maintenance and monitor staff attendance.
• Ensure smooth operation and compliance with health and safety.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical regulations

Electrical/mechanical maintenance background

Ability to read schematic drawings

Understanding of PLC controlled equipment

Flexible approach to shift patterns

Understanding of health and safety legislation

Full driving licence

Education

City and Guilds Electrical/Mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

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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 hub is Stansted require a qualified and motivated individual to join the operations maintenance team within the station as a Skilled Technician.

The role ensures that all plant and equipment on site is repaired and serviced to recognised standards and as identified within the preventative maintenance schedule ensuring the minimum downtime of sortation equipment.

The role of an Operations Maintenance Technician is challenging and requires an individual with excellent organising and communication skills as the role involves:

• 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 staff attendance and take relevant remedial action where necessary

• Monitor the performance of the maintenance team through continual supervision and completion of all documentation as required

• 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, available from the Depot Managers Office, 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. Ensure the equipment is maintained in a safe and efficient working order and that an adequate system for reporting defective equipment is in use

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

• Knowledge of 16th or17th 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

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.

Diversity & Inclusion is more than the workplace. It’s the cultures we celebrate, the dreams we inspire, and creating a global community where everyone is accepted. At FedEx, diversity and inclusion happens because we do it together. FedEx in the UK is Disability Confident ‘Committed’.

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.