#Job Summary
The Site Engineer will have proven experience of dealing with electro-mechanical faults, repairs and preventative maintenance operations within an automated logistics environment. Reporting to the KNAPP UK Regional Operations Manager; the Site Engineer will deliver world class maintenance processes within a highly automated logistics system, providing high standards of equipment reliability and system technical availability.
The Engineer will take a safety-first approach to all tasks and demonstrate a track record of owning problems through to successful completion. Flexibility is the key to success within this small, dynamic, highly efficient and effective engineering team.
#Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The position requires a wide range of skills including but not limited to the following:
1. Promote a strong safety culture and compliance to current H&S standards
2. 1st level support – error correction within the logistics systems
3. Electrical, Mechanical, pneumatic, fault finding and repairs
4. Planned maintenance of the automated logistic systems
5. Monitoring the technical operation of the logistic systems
6. Inspections and condition monitoring of installed equipment
7. Efficient and effective equipment breakdown recovery
8. Escalation management of equipment/system incidents
9. Demonstrable compliance with Health and Safety regulations and customer standards and regulations
10. Interact with customer management team keeping them informed of repair and maintenance progression and addressing their concerns in a professional manner
11. Interpret electrical circuit diagrams and work with 415V motor controls
12. Manage spare parts including usage, inventory levels, repairs, receipts, replenishments, ordering
13. Excellent customer service skills for both internal and external customers
14. Appreciation of control systems (WCS, WMS, SCADA)
15. Appreciation of industrial field bus systems (e.g. ASi, Profibus)
16. Willingness to learn and adapt to changing role requirements
17. Appreciation of Cultural Diversity
18. Budget understanding
19. KPIS
#Skills, qualifications and experience
20. Completed an apprenticeship in an Electromechanical discipline to a minimum standard of NVQ level 3
21. Experience of Automated Systems
22. HNC/HND NVQ Level 5 Desirable
23. Understanding of WMS, WCS systems is beneficial
24. Pneumatic and Hydraulic knowledge beneficial –
25. Computer literate with Microsoft Office skills
#Important behaviours to have in line with our company values
26. Appreciation – Recognises the achievement of others
27. Creativity – Is resourceful and innovative
28. Courage – Willing to learn and try new things
29. Openness – Always approachable and helpful
30. Reliability – Consistently gives their best
#Company benefits
31. KNAPP will contribute up to 6% pension
32. Private healthcare, including optical, dental and hearing cover
33. Life Assurance
34. Cash-back Health care scheme, including private medical excess cover
35. Benefit portal offering lifestyle discounts
36. Access to Pinktum for a variety of training courses
37. Employee assistance programme
38. Ride-to-Work
39. Employee referral scheme
40. Employee of the Quarter awards
Tips for applicants
Are you looking for new challenges? Do your eyes sparkle with enthusiasm when you talk about your specialist area? Do you gladly take on responsibility? Are you able to grasp complex issues? Are you brave enough to take new paths and do you view changes as exciting opportunities?
Then apply now! We look forward to getting to know you.
Here are a few tips for a successful application.
Complete + online + authentic = good chances
Complete
The following documents are important to us:
41. Cover letter (please indicate your core areas in the case of speculative applications)
42. CV (résumé) in tabular format
43. Diploma certificates and evidence of professional experience
Online
Please only apply via our application tool.
Tip: Apply for current vacancies to maximize your chances. In the case of speculative applications, it can take some time before we have an appropriate offer for you.
Authentic
Once you have completed the first two steps, you are a good deal closer to your new job. If your educational and professional backgrounds fit one of our job opportunities we will invite you to an interview in person.
The interview is the most important part of the application process. Above all, we look for authenticity. During the interview, we will find out whether our expectations match each other and whether a long-term cooperation can be formed.
Application process
1. Apply online
2. Confirmation of receipt sent
3. Human Resources and specific department look at your documents
4. If we like what we see: invitation to an interview in person
5. The excitement builds: first interview in person
6. If necessary: second interview in person
7. Do we fit well together? Welcome to KNAPP!
To ensure a speedy application process, please only apply via our application tool. After submitting your application you will receive a confirmation of receipt.
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