Maintenance Engineer
Job Description
Job title: Maintenance Engineer
Company: DHL
Job description: Join our Engineering Team as a Maintenance Engineer at our Southern Distribution Centre
- Salary: £46,800 per annum plus potential shift pay of up to £3,800 per annum
- Location: Southern Distribution Centre, Colnbrook SL3 0BB
- Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 12 hours per day (11 hours contracted 1 hour break) day and night shifts
- Free onsite parking, free on-site gym, enhanced company pension, 22 days annual leave entitlement rising year on year (capped at 26 days)
- A competitive package of voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment, cash dental plans and more
- Life Assurance
- Access to professional employee assistance, wellbeing programme and qualified mental health first aiders
About DHL Express
DHL Express is the global leader in international express delivery. We connect people and businesses across borders and regions, delivering parcels and packages in over 220 countries and territories. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
About the role
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team at our Southern Distribution Centre. You will be responsible for providing engineering/maintenance services to the hub facility, which contributes to the maintenance of the Material Handling Equipment (MHE) system.
The MHE system is an automated sort system that includes powered conveyor systems, telescopic conveyors, scanning, proximity and x-ray technology, chutes and caster/roller decks. You will ensure the system’s functionality and reliability by carrying out planned and preventative maintenance, as well as fault finding and repairs.
You will report to the Maintenance Engineering Supervisor and work closely with the Property Maintenance and Operational colleagues.
Your responsibilities
As a Material Handling Equipment Maintenance Engineer, you will:
- Maintain the electrical and mechanical elements of the MHE system
- Carry out all PPM (Planned and Preventative Maintenance) in line with set schedules for the system and sub-systems to comply with relevant Industry, H&S, legislative and Company standards
- Liaise effectively with Property Maintenance and Operational colleagues with regards to maintenance issues
- Assist in preparation of reports as requested by the Maintenance Engineering Supervisor
- Report maintenance activities using the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)
- Carry out Electrical inspections to 17th Edition standard
Your qualifications and skills
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Hands on capability to resolve day to day maintenance issues in an effective and timely manner
- Engineering Analytical skills and Fault finding
- Proactive Team working and communication
- Demonstrable ability to absorb complex systems knowledge
- Ability to learn and demonstrate the execution of new skills when given appropriate training
- Working knowledge of material handling equipment
- An appreciation of project management
- Knowledge of Engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Appreciation of planned preventative maintenance schedules
- Ability to safely work at heights from MEWPS and fixed platforms
- Confident use of common power tools, professional and hand tools
- Able to accurately interpret manuals and drawings to deliver working capability (mechanics, electrics, pneumatics, hydraulics)
- Basic knowledge and handling of high-tech products and IT-products
Why join us?
At DHL Express, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values teamwork, customer focus, and innovation. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make a difference in people’s lives. You will also enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career development and growth.
How to apply?
Click “Apply for This Job” at the top and attach your CV and covering letter.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note: Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants once offered employment to provide a full 5-year employment history. Additional to this we are required to carry out a Criminal Record check.
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Expected salary: £46800 per year
Location: Colnbrook, Berkshire
