Operations Maintenance Technician

FedEx Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading express transportation company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Operations Maintenance Technician to ensure the repair and servicing of plant and equipment. The role offers a salary of £21.68 per hour and includes responsibilities such as organizing maintenance teams and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have a strong electrical/mechanical maintenance background and relevant regulations knowledge. This position supports a diverse and inclusive workforce, with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Training and on-the-job learning opportunities

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee reduced-rate shipping

Career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Organise team maintenance and required equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor workflow and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Liaise effectively with management to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Complete required information recording sheets accurately and on time.
• Adhere to operational and maintenance procedures for high customer service levels.
• Return and maintain equipment in good working order.

Skills

Knowledge of 16th or 17th Edition electrical regulations

Proven electrical/mechanical maintenance background

Ability to read electrical schematic drawings

Understanding of PLC controlled equipment

Flexible approach to shift patterns

Understanding of health and safety legislation

Full driving licence

Job description

ED641 Operations Maintenance Technician

We believe that our strengths come from our differences, and we actively invest in recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Operations Maintenance Technician.

Who we are:

FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone’s day. Our team of passionate people know their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering outstanding experience to our customers. 530,000 team members strong, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let's write our next chapter together.

Working hours: 40 per week

Shift pattern: to be confirmed

Salary: £21.68 per hour. Premium paid for hours worked between 7pm - 10pm, and 10pm - 6am.

The role ensures that all plant and equipment on site is repaired and serviced to recognised standards and as identified within the preventative maintenance schedule ensuring the minimum downtime of Hub Sort Equipment.

What you will be doing:

• Organise team maintenance and required equipment to ensure that operation and maintenance of machinery is completed safely, in the shortest possible time within the time scale demanded by operational necessities
• Monitor workflow, be aware of potential problems and take immediate corrective action through delegation, own action or by referral upwards
• Effective liaison with Depot and Operations Managers, Section Leaders and Control Room to resolve difficulties and enquirie's
• Ensure smooth transition of traffic across the machine paying attention to Health and Safety
• Timely and accurate completion, on a nightly basis, of all required information recording sheets
• Ensure that all operational and maintenance procedures, as detailed in the Group Operations Manual, available from the Depot Managers Office, are adhered to in order to maintain customer service levels to the required standard
• Ensure that all equipment is returned to its designated area after use. Ensure the equipment is maintained in a safe and efficient working order and that an adequate system for reporting defective equipment is in use

What do you bring with you:

• Knowledge of 16th or 17th Edition electrical regulations
• Proven electrical/mechanical maintenance background
• Ability to read electrical schematic drawings
• Understanding of PLC controlled equipment
• Flexible approach to shift patterns
• Understanding of health and safety legislation
• Full driving licence

What do we offer:

• Attractive compensation package
• Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge
• Tuition Assistance Program (*applicable for FedEx positions with a permanent contract)
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations
• Employee reduced-rate shipping
• Great career opportunities
• FedEx is one of the worlds most admired companies and trusted brands year after year

Diversity & Inclusion is more than the workplace. It’s the cultures we celebrate, the dreams we inspire, and creating a global community where everyone is accepted. At FedEx, diversity and inclusion happens because we do it together.

FedEx in the UK is Disability Confident ‘Committed’.

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all.

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return the profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.