Lead Maintenance Technician
Monday - Friday Day shift
Salary: £46,397 -
Location: Wakefield
Cement your future with an outstanding career opportunity as a Maintenance Technician, Join a company who help distribute critical medical products across the UK. The company are continuously growing and expanding, this is a great time to join the team.
Job Summary: This role is leading the multi-skilled team within the Distribution Centre scheduling maintenance activities, liaise with and supervise external contractors, review and update reports to ensure operations run at full potential, maintaining equipment to a high standard and keeping production/area downtime to an absolute minimum.
As the Lead Maintenance Technician you will be reporting to the Depot/National Systems Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Manage, plan and support maintenance scheduling for automation, this will typically be equipment such as (but not limited to): automated sorters, conveyors, sensors and motors
Manage the scheduling for facilities maintenance
Prioritise and manage machine faults and continuous improvement works.
Support and develop OD&S internal applications.
Support and lead the engineering team and external contractors.
Support the operations with best practices and LEAN methodology to improve and sustain performance.
Develop and maintain a good working relationship across all levels within the organisation and externally with suppliers.
Deputise in the absence of the Engineering Manager - duties may include resource planning, additional reporting.
Incident escalation management
Comply with all Health, Safety and Environment policies and other relevant regulations ensuring accurate recording and reporting of any incidents, accidents or near missesRequirements:
Apprenticeship / Electrical or Mechanical NVQ Lv3 or similar qualifications
Engineering experience
Experience in the following areas:
Automated conveyors / distribution systems
Preventative/reactive maintenance procedures
Root cause analysis
Leadership skills
Knowledge of Statutory Compliance requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to disseminate information appropriately and communicate effectively with urgency and direction.
Attention to detail
Time management and organisational skills
Willingness to learn and adapt to changing requirements.This role is a Monday to Friday days role 9am - 5pm However as a Lead Maintenance Technician you must be flexible to work across other shifts including night shift. You will be required to work 1 in 3 Sundays 06:00 - 13:00.
What we offer:
Competitive salary package
Additional accredited training
Monday - Friday shift pattern
22 days holiday (rising with length of service)
Contributable Company pension scheme
Free parkingIf you have the required skills and experience, please submit your CV.
How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Scott on (phone number removed) or
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