Resident Technician - Didcot (M/F/D)*

TGW Logistics; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in East Hagbourne is searching for a Resident Engineering Technician to handle reactive and preventative maintenance of automation equipment. The ideal candidate should have at least an NVQ level 2 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role includes shift work with the flexibility to handle various schedules, ensuring site performance and compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line fix to TGW and third-party products.
• Support automation to maximize efficiency and ensure orders are met.
• Complete shift reports and maintenance tasks.
• Seek root cause for breakdowns on TGW equipment.
• Comply with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Proficient communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Customer-focused

Ability to work in a time-critical environment

Flexibility in shift patterns

Education

Minimum NVQ level 2 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

As the Resident Engineering Technician, you will provide a first line fix to all TGW and third-party products installed on site. The Resident Engineering Technician will also support continuous improvement activities, that underpin site performance and will uphold and maintain TGW health and safety standards at all times. This is a great opportunity for somebody looking to progress their maintenance engineering career or make their first step into the maintenance of automated logistics equipment.

The site runs an early, days, and nights shift pattern - Earlies 6am - 2pm, Days 2pm - 10pm, Nights 10pm - 6am, Monday to Friday. Then every 6th week, you will work Tuesday to Saturday to cover weekend maintenance.

What you'll be handling:

• Reactive and Preventative Maintenance activities of the TGW automation equipment and third-party products installed on site
• Support the automation to operate at its maximum efficiency ensuring that the customers’ orders are not missed
• Complete all necessary reports, inclusive of shift, maintenance tasks, spare parts usage, and toploss, whilst working in DART and CMMS software platforms
• Actively seek root cause when remedying any breakdowns on TGW supplied equipment and software
• Comply with all current and future health and safety legislation at all times

What you'll need:

• Minimum NVQ level 2 Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• Proficient communication skills and customer-focused
• Ability to work in a time-critical environment
• Able to work flexible shift patterns
• Demonstrated ability for solving problems
• Preferred experience of working within Materials Handling

TGW is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We invite everybody interested in this job to apply.