69 Engineering / Technical jobs in Kettering

We are looking for an Engineering Technician to join the team on our Britvic contract. You will be working with automated machinery in our pallet storage warehouse, used to store and retrieve finished products. The engineering team work together to ensure there are no equipment failures that would impact customer demand.,

• 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.
• Ensure any Company Quality Health & safety objectives and statutory obligations are adhered to at all times.
• To have an active input to the Engineering Safe System of Working procedures and Risk Assessments.
• Able to work at 30 mts in height, having to climb vertical ladders complete with safety harness.
• Support with business project work and site facilities.
  
  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 either electrical and / or mechanical discipline.
• 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.
• Understand the broader picture of all other site activities as well as your own.
• The successful applicant must have previous experience of working within a warehouse environment and be technically aware of electrical, mechanical and computer hardware systems
  
  This is a really exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Technician to join Wincanton and progress with us further.
It is a 42.5 hour week contract averaged over 17 weeks with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am (2days and 2nights) Overtime paid at 1.5 Salary - Up to £45,000, Our Culture & Benefits In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and 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. Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High and We're Prepared. Our Commitment We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application. Find out more