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Engineering Support Operative

Vanderlande Industries
Daventry Full-time
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Engineering Support Operative### Job Description

Engineering Support Operative

The Company

As one of the global market leaders in the design, manufacture, installation, and service of automated material handling systems and related services, Vanderlande has an excellent reputation in the market for reliable project and service delivery, innovation, customer focus, and strong market awareness.

Key markets include Airports, Warehousing, and Distribution solutions.

Your role

Working within our Sainsburys Distribution Centre, the Engineering Support Operative will assist with routine maintenance duties to ensure productivity and output equipment availability, health \& safety compliance and quality. You will be performing the following tasks:

  • Operational checks, functionality checks, cleaning, adjustment, lubrication and monitoring. Find root cause of issues and find permanent solutions to issues encountered.

  • Assist with planned preventative maintenance, corrective and reactive maintenance in timely manner as required.

  • Be proficient in all aspects of the operational procedures involving jam busting.

  • Record all work carried out to ensure utilisation
What we expect from you

As an Engineering Support Operative, you would be willing to assist and learn from a multi\-disciplined team in a fast\-moving environment. We expect the following of you:

  • You have a proactive approach to fault finding and act proficient in aspects of the operation and maintenance procedures.

  • You act like a team player

  • Willing to work shifts including nights

  • Willing to work overtime when this is required
What we offer:
  • Performance related pay

  • Opportunity to develop and progress within Vanderlande

  • 288 Hours Holiday

  • Aviva Medical Cover \& Pension

  • YuLife \- Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers.

  • Achievers – A social recognition platform that also offers a free reward each month and discounts on everyday shopping and activities.

  • A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities for career progression.
Diversity \& Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age marital status or disability status. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are always happy to discuss or explore, any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.

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