Logistics Systems Site Engineer

Jungheinrich; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics solutions provider is seeking a Logistics Systems Site Engineer based in Luton. The role involves maintaining and repairing automated systems, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a strong engineering background and experience with PLCs and automated systems. Attractive benefits include 25 days of annual leave, health insurance, and industry-leading training.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discount website for savings

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Overtime opportunities

Extensive toolkit and uniform

Industry leading training

Company laptop and phone

Qualifications

• Proven background in the maintenance of automated systems.
• Strong engineering foundation required.
• Understanding of technical manuals and drawings is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support customers’ automated systems.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Responsible for spare parts stock control.
• Manage and resolve technical issues effectively.

Skills

Maintenance and repair of automated systems

Strong background in Engineering

Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic manuals

PLCs and related software

Excellent PC literacy

Excellent communication skills

Health and Safety experience

Physically fit and ability to work at height

Education

ONC (or equivalent) in Engineering

Tools

PLC equipment

Job description

Logistics Systems Site Engineer

Luton

Jungheinrichis one of the world's most successful intralogistics companies. As a top employer, we offer outstanding opportunities in a wide range of professional fields.

Within Jungheinrich UK we strive for excellence, challenging current practice and driving to continue to be the best in class. We invest in our talent and have a culture of openness, integrity, and respect. As a holder of Investor in People award since 2006, we commit to ensuring you are given the right training when you need it to do your job to the best standard. By joining Jungheinrich you will join a team of people passionate to succeed.

We are currently looking for a Logistics Systems Site Engineer to join our customer service engineering team based at a client's site in Luton.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Discount website which will give you access to 100’s of brands with opportunities for savings and cashback
• Company Pension Scheme: Employer matched contributions of between 5% and 10%
• Private Medical Insurance: Free to all employees as a taxable benefit, with additional option of adding on partners/children at a small cost
• Overtime opportunities
• Extensive toolkit and uniform
• Industry leading training
• Company laptop and phone

Role Purpose

To be responsible for the maintenance, repair and on-going technical support of customers’ site

• ASRS solutions (Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems) & ancillary equipment
• Pallet & Tote conveyors and associated control equipment
• Automatic doors and associated controls
• Safety & security systems associated with Automated equipment
• Smooth operation and monitoring of complete system
• Providing constructive feedback on operation and potential improvements

Champion Health, Safety & Environmental standards of both Jungheinrich and customers sites, ensuring at all times an approach of safety first is adopted.

Role Responsiblities

• Proactively complete tasks and self-manage
• Responsible for spare parts stock control
• Responsible for identifying equipment reliability and areas that can be improved.
• To undertake repairs in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standard practices
• To comply with Health & Safety legislation at all times
• To accurately record all work undertaken
• To represent the company in a professional manner at all times and maintain customer relations
• To adhere to the Quality processes and procedures as set out by the company
• Communicate effectively with Line Managers
• Any other duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of this role
• Provide 24 / call out cover (only if site not working 24/7) as part of call out rota
• Hands on ownership of issues to achieve a quick time resolution
• Maintain company tools, manuals and all other company property in good and clean order
• Deputise for Site Manager, if required
• Prepare and participate in the creation of method statements and risk assessments

Role Requirements

Essential

• Proven background in the maintenance and repair of automated / semi-automated intra logistic systems
• Strong background in Engineering
• A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic technical manuals & drawings
• A knowledge of PLC equipment & related software
• Excellent PC literacy
• Excellent communication skills
• Health and Safety experience
• Physically fit and ability to work at height

Desirable

• Technical knowledge Asi, profi-bus, profinet and can-bus systems
• Previous experience of working with pallet cranes
• Previous experience of working with pallet conveyor & connected systems
• Previous experience of working with tote conveyor & connected systems
• Full understanding of pre-preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules & procedures
• Working knowledge of FEM and BS standards governing the automated warehouse industry
• Leadership Skills
• Knowledge of Beckhoff / Siemens S7 PLCs
• IOSH minimum
• ONC (or equivalent) in Engineering
• Technical knowledge of Inverters
• Working with 3 phase electricity

Competencies

Competence

• Continuously seeks improvements
• Takes responsibility for his/her actions
• Adapts to new and changing demands and situations
• Plans and organises multiple tasks or projects
• High accuracy in numerical and written work.
• Conforms to Health and Safety Legislation
• Attentive and analytical thinker

Collaboration

• Establishes effective work relationships across all business divisions
• Integrates into the teams - flexible working attitude
• Shares knowledge with others proactively
• Shows respect for others
• Shows integrity, trust and loyalty
• Complies with rules and regulations

Clarity

• Communicates openly, effectively and consistently with all stakeholder groups
• Deals effectively with people from all levels
• Able to communicate both face to face, via telephone and in writing

Commitment

• Takes initiative – self-starter, highly motivated
• Sets high standards
• Achieve agreed results on time
• Focuses on customer needs and customer satisfaction
• Builds and maintains strong relationships