Operations Maintenance Technician Senior

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Skilled Technician to join the operations maintenance team at its Stansted hub. The role involves overseeing maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing the maintenance team effectively. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant engineering qualification and possess significant experience in maintenance roles. Opportunities for career progression and excellent training are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career progression

Excellent training and development

Qualifications

• Proven electrical/mechanical maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of 16th or 17th Edition electrical regulations.
• Flexibility with shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise maintenance team activities.
• Monitor staff attendance and performance.
• Ensure compliance with operational procedures.

Skills

Organising skills

Communication

Electrical schematic reading

Problem identification

Health and Safety understanding

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 hub at Stansted requires 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 Operations Maintenance Technician role is challenging and requires an individual with excellent organising and communication skills. Responsibilities include:

1. Organising team maintenance and required equipment to ensure machinery is operated and maintained safely and efficiently within operational timeframes.
2. Monitoring staff attendance and taking remedial action where necessary.
3. Supervising the maintenance team and ensuring all documentation is completed accurately.
4. Monitoring workflow, identifying potential problems, and taking corrective actions.
5. Communicating effectively with Depot and Operations Managers, Section Leaders, and the Control Room.
6. Ensuring smooth traffic flow across machinery with attention to Health and Safety.
7. Completing all required information recording sheets nightly.
8. Adhering to operational and maintenance procedures as detailed in the Group Operations Manual.
9. Ensuring all equipment is returned to its designated area after use and maintained in safe working order, with defective equipment reported promptly.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, 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 drawings
• Understanding of PLC-controlled equipment
• Flexibility with shift patterns
• Understanding 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.

Diversity & Inclusion is integral to our culture. FedEx UK is Disability Confident ‘Committed’.

FedEx is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, providing growth opportunities for all.