Maintenance Engineer

Overview

We are looking for an Engineer to join our Britvic contract. You will be working with Automated Machinery in our pallet storage High bay Warehouse, used to store and retrieve finished Goods products to meet Customer demands on time every time.

A vacancy has arisen at our Britvic contract working with Automated Machinery in our pallet storage High bay Warehouse, used to store and retrieve finished Goods products to meet Customer demands on time every time.

• Salary £52k (inclusive of shift premium)
• Not your traditional 4 on 4 off shift pattern
• Free parking
• Free hot and cold drinks
• On-site canteen

The Engineering Team’s role is to ensure there are no Customer failures due to equipment failure.

Your technical experience should be versatile to cover both Electrical and Mechanical skill set and familiarisation with Material Handling Equipment would be an advantage.

It’s a 40 hour a week contract and comes with a competitive salary and benefits package to include: A Health Care package (option) Personal accident insurance, life assurance, pension builder plan, flexible holiday plan and a variety of discounts!

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Technician to join Wincanton and progress with us further.

How you will contribute?

• Ensure all planned Preventative Maintenance schedules are completed within agreed timescale to a high standard.
• Carry out repairs/maintenance tasks, with a first-time fix approach.
• Ensure any spares are booked out of the correct asset.
• Liaise with Operation/Shift Managers on a shift basis to ensure all PPM schedules and any outstanding tasks set out by the Engineering Manager are completed within agreed timescale.
• Identify problematic faults, rectify and monitor performance on a continual basis via systems on site.
• Ensure agreed Customer Service levels are met for the maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to work in a high-pressurised environment calmly and in a safe manner, without putting others at risk is a prerequisite.
• Able to apply effective problem-solving skills methodology i.e. Lean Six Sigma, 5S.
• Ensure any Company Quality Health & safety objectives and statutory obligations are always adhered to.
• Sign of all SSOW (safe systems of work).
• To have an active input to the Engineering Safe System of Working procedures and Risk Assessments.
• Ability to use own initiative and apply solutions within a pressurised environment.
• Able to work at heights of up to 30M, having to climb vertical ladders complete with safety harness.
• Support with business project work and site facilities.
• Must be flexible and be prepared to work shifts across 24hrs/7days.

What you will bring?

• Competent to adopt different approaches as necessary to get the job done.
• Preferred to have completed an indentured apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering as a minimum or training to a similar standard – copies of certificates will be required. OR
• Qualifies to HNC, ONC, BTEC, C&G level in preferably electrical and / or mechanical discipline70/30 bias
• Siemens S7 PLC knowledge should be a preference but not essential. Knowledge of ProfiBus and ASI Bus is also preferred.
• Must be innovative, flexible, analytical and a keen team player with the ability to build strong working relationships with other teams on site.
• Must be computer literate - without this skill it will be very difficult to operate with all control systems on site.
• Able to demonstrate sufficient technical experience of High Bay Automated Warehousing Automation or similar roles would be advantageous.
• Understand the broader picture of all other site activities as well the engineering role.
• Having a friendly, proactive and outgoing character will play an important role within the Engineering function.
• Ideally, we are looking for someone who is tenacious, diligent and has a natural drive for results and meeting targets. Previous experience of working within a warehouse environment is advantageous.

What do we offer?

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including; company pension scheme, private healthcare, 25 days hols + bank hols with the option to buy more, share incentive plan, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking + much more

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Apply Now!

Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result you should submit your CV as soon as possible!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.