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Maintenance Technician

Erith, United Kingdom

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Full-time

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Description (EN)
We are actively recruiting for an experienced Resident Maintenance Technician to join us in supporting a dedicated customer site at Erith. The position will form part of a dedicated team responsible for maintaining and repairing Dematic installed automation equipment.

Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and supporting the automated materials picking and handling system installed at the site. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the automated industry and help us on our journey to provide an exceptional service to an ever-growing customer.

When you join our team, you will be empowered to think big and take charge of your career; allowing you to shape your future as you tackle some of the toughest technical and logistical challenges around. We need your tech-savvy and innovative approach to help us continue to transform the industry with world-class, leading-edge solutions.

We offer:

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Learn More Here:  https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Tasks and Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out automated material handling and equipment servicing in accordance with the quality standards and time schedules as set out in the equipment manuals

To undertake scheduled repairs in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and industry standard practices

Diagnosis of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic / PLC / PC faults and subsequent repairs

To comply with Health & Safety legislation at all times

To ensure the quality of output at all times

To accurately record all work undertaken

Involvement in continuous improvement and sales opportunities

To ensure on-site spares are kept to optimum levels

To represent the company in a professional manner at all times and maintain customer relations

To adhere to the Quality processes and procedures as set out by the company


Qualifications & Experience:


ONC or equivalent in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Preferably a recognised engineering apprenticeship                                          

A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic technical manuals & drawings

Willingness to work shifts including days, nights and weekends

Basic understanding of control systems and techniques

Basic understanding of PLC equipment

Experience working at height

Previous experience in working with various conveyor systems

IT literacy

Understanding of pre-preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules

Working knowledge of FEM and BS standards governing the automated warehouse industry would be desirable but not essential

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