Lead Engineer

Summary

The Site Engineer will have proven experience in dealing with electro-mechanical faults, repairs, and preventative maintenance operations within an automated logistics environment. Reporting to the KNAPP UK Regional Operations Manager, the Site Engineer will deliver world-class maintenance processes within a highly automated logistics system, ensuring high standards of equipment reliability and system technical availability. The Engineer will prioritize safety in all tasks and demonstrate a track record of resolving problems successfully. Flexibility is essential within this small, dynamic, and efficient engineering team.

and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with current H&S standards.
2. Provide 1st level support, including error correction within logistics systems.
3. Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic fault finding and repairs.
4. Carry out planned maintenance of automated logistic systems.
5. Monitor the technical operation of logistics systems.
6. Conduct inspections and condition monitoring of equipment.
7. Recover equipment from breakdowns efficiently and effectively.
8. Manage escalation of equipment or system incidents.
9. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and customer standards.
10. Interact with customer management, keeping them informed of repair and maintenance progress and addressing concerns professionally.
11. Interpret electrical circuit diagrams and work with 415V motor controls.
12. Manage spare parts, including usage, inventory, repairs, receipts, replenishments, and ordering.
13. Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
14. Understand control systems such as WCS, WMS, SCADA.
15. Understand industrial field bus systems (e.g., ASi, Profibus).
16. Show willingness to learn and adapt to changing role requirements.
17. Respect cultural diversity.
18. Understand budgeting processes.
19. Meet KPIs.

, Qualifications, and Experience

1. Completed an apprenticeship in an electromechanical discipline to at least NVQ Level 3.
2. Experience with automated systems.
3. HNC/HND NVQ Level 5 is desirable.
4. Understanding of WMS and WCS systems is beneficial.
5. Pneumatic and hydraulic knowledge is advantageous.
6. Proficient with Microsoft Office and computer literacy.

Behaviours in Line with Our Company Values

1. Appreciation - Recognize the achievements of others.
2. Creativity - Be resourceful and innovative.
3. Courage - Be willing to learn and try new things.
4. Openness - Be approachable and helpful.
5. Reliability - Consistently give your best.

Benefits

1. KNAPP will contribute up to 6% to your pension.
2. Private healthcare, including optical, dental, and hearing coverage.
3. Life assurance.
4. Cash-back healthcare scheme, including private medical excess cover.
5. Access to a benefits portal with lifestyle discounts and a training portal.
6. Employee assistance programme.
7. Ride-to-Work scheme.
8. Employee referral scheme.
9. Employee of the Quarter awards.

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