Jobs at Ups in United Kingdom

This position troubleshoots, calibrates, and adjusts plant floor devices as necessary to maintain optimal performance of plant floor equipment. This position attends sort calls and breakdowns and expedites their completion. This position assists in solving the daily problems inherent in keeping the conveyors or physical facility in good working order.

The position follows a 4-week rotation schedule (Monday to Friday):

• Week 1 – Night: 09:45 PM to 06:15 AM Monday–Friday
• Week 2 – Late: 01:45 PM – 10:15 PM
• Week 3 – Day: 05:45 AM – 20:15 PM
• Week 4 – Day: Monday: 03:00 AM to 11:00 AM; Tuesday–Friday: 05:45 AM – 02:15 PM

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults and repair breakdowns in sortation system, facility and automation systems.
• Ensure minimal downtime by responding quickly to emergencies.
• Install, inspect, and troubleshoot electrical circuits, motors, and control panels.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance, including bearings, belts, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, sensors, relays, PLCs, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Work on hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in sortation equipment.
• Assist in the installation of new machinery, production lines, or facility equipment.
• Assists in upgrading existing systems to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Follow health and safety regulations. Ensure all work adheres to electrical and mechanical safety guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure proper use of PPE.
• Identify recurring issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Use diagnostic tools and technical documentation to analyze system failures.
• Maintain service records & maintenance logs,
• Update work orders and inventory for spare parts and tools.
• Work alongside operations and management teams to ensure smooth operations.
• To complete shift handovers in the absence of the technician to ensure complete & accurate communications.

• Programming experience including troubleshooting, basic understanding of networks, motor control theory, and operation including basic AC and DC electrical troubleshooting – Preferred
• Equipment maintenance experience including mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics and welding – Preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and elementary diagrams
• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering qualification to a minimum standard of level 3.

Permanent

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