Engineer - Engineering-T3

Byrider

13d

About The Position

Role overview: Provide Engineering support of the Mechanical Handling Equipment, associated systems machinery & equipment on site at Kingsway Rochdale. Working to the highest standards to maximise operational efficiency and ensure continuous availability for Operations. Areas of impact: Service Team colleagues, Technical Planner and Engineering shift teams, Service Team Leader & Operations, external customers and stakeholders The role holder works within highly mechanised DC's, with various types of MHE including automatic cranes, conveyors, elevators, sorters and Facilities... The MHE was installed by several different manufacturers and are run using different PLC/WMS based systems. The Kingsway site operates 24/7, Engineers adopt a Continental Shift pattern covering all core hours in providing operational support and undertake PPM tasks during agreed windows. Work assigned is via radio requests from the Control Room to attend and resolve breakdowns in a reactive manner. Tasks are to be captured via the CMMS system. The role holder works within clearly defined processes and boundaries but there is scope for decision making regarding how best to resolve faults, if repairs or replacement should take place during PPMs and if repairs for breakdowns should be carried out immediately or followed up.

Requirements

Apprentice trained mechanical or electrical discipline with a recognised apprenticeship
ONC/HNC or equivalent experience in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
PC literate - knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Fully experienced in both mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis.
Working knowledge of PLC based control systems (Preferably Siemens)
Physically fit and able to climb and work up to heights of c25 metres.
Knowledge of safe working practices.
Strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic technical manuals and drawings
Knowledge of site, systems and practices gained ‘on the job' through experience.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to prioritise workload, work to deadlines and to work under pressure

Nice To Haves

BS:7671 Rev 2011 17th Edition wiring regulations is a must have certificate.
BS 2360 level 3 installation and construction of electrical services is the absolute minimum qualification.
Experience of working within an automated warehouse environment

Responsibilities

Perform rectification of MHE breakdowns and the provision of technical support as requested
Undertake preventative maintenance work, completing to the highest standards, as scheduled within agreed time frames , whilst maintaining accurate records of all maintenance and follow up actions via the departments CMMS system. Ensuring that the Team Leader or Engineering Managers are may aware of urgent requirements
Demonstrate specialist equipment knowledge, coupled with individual flexibility, in order to facilitate PPM's and breakdown rectification.
Work as part of the Engineering team in order to promote best practice and give continuous & sustained kit reliability to Operations
Incumbent must be able to liaise directly from time to time with several different manufacturers outside of the UK.
Perform mechanical, electrical and PLC fault diagnosis on several different system types.
Work toward and achieve agreed performance criteria as part of the departmental and site SLA's and KPI's.
Always offer engineering support to the relevant level, to meet both the performance criteria required and to maintain manufacturer's standards in order to facilitate full production schedules.
Ensure all areas of Engineering (workshops, stores, etc.) are clear and tidy disposing of scrap items.
Ensure all parts removed or utilised as part of reactive or planned jobs are clearly recorded and captured using systems and approach agreed within the department
Ensuring hygiene standards are always adhered to
Support all process control procedures in place and ensure all documentation is always updated and made available.
Provide recommendations to modify instructions to ensure the equipment is reliable
Offer and deliver continuous technical support, both to production and the engineering team, in order to provide accurate and positive solutions to day-to-day engineering issues.
Assist in the advance planning of maintenance, modification and fault rectification work.
Liaise directly with external contractors/suppliers who offer specialist support as required.