Position: Automation Assistant
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary: £29,000 + £4,000 shift allowance
TXM Recruit is partnering with a prominent automation and intralogistics company to hire an automation assistant for one of their flagship sites in Leicester. The role will involve supporting onsite maintenance engineers with basic troubleshooting on automated distribution equipment, learning both mechanical and electrical competencies.
Shift Pattern:
Monday – Friday, Double Days
Work Hours: 6am – 2pm/2pm – 10pm (Weekly rotation)
Key Responsibilities:
Support onsite maintenance engineers with basic troubleshooting of equipment both mechanically and electrically.
Start of shift checks ensuring equipment is fit for use.
Rectify time-out faults using the manual controllers (Pendant or HMI panel)
Learn how to maintain systems and complete basic jam busting on distribution equipment such as conveyors and automated storage and retrieval systems.
Follow safety procedures when working on and around the Automated Mechanical Handling Equipment, such as isolation of adjoining equipment, and following the "safe entry procedure" & use of correct PPE.
Using access equipment in and around the system to rectify product flow issues.
Investigate the reasons and re-start the system after an emergency stop (non-technical errors).
Completion of dynamic risk assessments along with ensuring that onsite communication protocol is followed to ensure smooth operation of the facility.
Further communications to be translated via the shift handover, i.e. toolbox talks, meeting with Engineering colleagues, to enable the Automation assistant to relay any concerns and/or problems within the Automated Materials Handling equipment
Skills and Qualifications Required:
Numerate, Literate and verbal communication
Basic PC skills
Able and responsible to work on own initiative
Ability to work at height via ladder or steps
Positive Attitude
Results Orientated
Customer Focused
Physically able to fulfil the role
Experience in a warehousing, engineering or automation environment would be advantageous
Benefits:
Employer pension contributions of up to 6%.
Comprehensive private healthcare coverage, including optical, dental, and hearing benefits.
Life insurance for added financial security.
Health care cashback scheme, covering private medical excess costs.
Access to a benefits portal offering lifestyle discounts and training resources.
Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
Ride-to-Work scheme to promote sustainable commuting.
Referral program with rewards for recommending new hires.
Employee of the Quarter awards to recognize outstanding contributions.
TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you