Automated Storage Retrieval System (ASRS) Technician (Electrical) - Wakefield - #137880

Permanent – Full time

Shift Pattern: Continental Shift Pattern: 7 pm– 7am (3 Days on / 3 days off / 3 nights on / 3 nights off). (+ 23 Holidays)

Starting Salary: £53,000 approx

Structured Career Development + Annual performance related pay bonus and pay reviews + Share scheme + Competitive pension contributions + Laundered uniform and all safety equipment provided + Range of flexible benefits and Corporate discounts + Free parking + Overtime available + Free hot and cold drinks and subsidised canteen + Excellent parental benefits + Flexible working

What you become part of:

Wakefield Distribution Centre is a 24/7 operation, our Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) warehouse holds 28,000 pallets, alongside a racked and block-stacked conventional warehouse of 12,000 pallets. The combined typical annual throughput is over three million pallets. Every 24 hours we expect to receive around 5,000 pallets from the on-site manufacturing operation, as well as handling around 360 vehicle movements at peak.

What to expect:

As a Multi Skill engineer based in the CCEP largest GB warehouse, you will be responsible for the efficient operation of the automated storage retrieval systems, including: maintenance, repairs, and attending to breakdowns.

You will work as one of four shift-based teams that collective provide 24/7 operational cover, overseen by the Distribution Reliability Manager.

Your core responsibilities within the ASRS:

Safety:

• Operate within the Company Health and Safety management system
• Collaboration with team of site and centrally base H&S representatives.
• Responsible for critical inspections and defect reporting.
• Ensure the safe maintenance and repair of both ASRS and individual equipment.
• Uphold a safe system of work, adhering to SOP’s e.g lockout tagout procedures.
• As part of the role you will be trained as a member of the site emergency team, this includes engaging in rescue work at height and duties of a first aider.
  
  

Operation:

• You will be expected to oversee the execution of an advanced maintenance plan while ensuring that direct and indirect KBIs are met.
• You will complete a site based electrical competency assessment and area familiarization before becoming the designated shift lead for electrical work.
• Make efficient use of our Central Maintenance Management System
• Perform both preventative and corrective maintenance to guarantee that the warehouse's various components continue to function as intended.
• Collaborate with a network of local and external engineering teams.
• Promote operational excellence by sharing best practices
• Innovate and enhance current systems and procedures.
• Providing technical assistance for product/equipment adjustments.
  
  

Skills & Prerequisites:

Essentials

• Formal Electrical Qualification - Minimum of a Level 3 / Higher National Certificates (HNC) in a relevant topic (i.e: electronic / production or software engineering / physics / computing) or equivalent qualification.
• Proven knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
• Ability to work at height – up to 100ft (vertical climb in restricted spaces)
• Experience in 3 phase electrical installations.
• Previous record of Process Compliance and Fault Find with Electrical equipment.
• Understanding of the in/output of programable logic controllers (PLC)
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Package - Excel / Outlook)
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Willing to accept responsibility for long term, sustained improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst managing multiple timed targets simultaneously.
• Awareness of PUWER / LOLER
  
  

Desirable but not essential:

• Apprentice Trained or Extensive Experience in a similar role
• Previous Warehouse or FMCG Experience
• Knowledge and understanding of SAP or Other Warehouse Management System / Business Software Solutions
• Experience with Danfoss invertor / SEW speed controllers
• PLC Programming Skills (Siemens would be advantageous)
• Design / Fabrication skills
• Quality Control