Mechanical Handling Equipment Engineer

About the role

The engineer provides engineering support for the mechanical handling equipment (MHE) and associated systems and machinery at the Kingsway Rochdale distribution centre. The site is highly mechanised, operating 24/7 with MHE such as automatic cranes, conveyors, elevators, sorters and facilities equipment installed by several manufacturers and running on different PLC and WMS systems. Engineers follow a continental shift pattern covering all core hours, and carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) during agreed windows.

Key responsibilities

• Rectify MHE breakdowns and provide technical support as requested, responding to radio requests from the Control Room and recording tasks in the CMMS system
• Carry out preventative maintenance to schedule, keeping accurate records and alerting the Team Leader or Engineering Manager to urgent needs
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and PLC faults across several system types
• Work with the Engineering team to maintain kit reliability and support best practice
• Liaise with external manufacturers and contractors, and help plan maintenance, modification and fault rectification work
• Keep workshops, stores and areas tidy, record parts used, and follow hygiene standards
• Update documentation, recommend instruction changes and meet departmental SLAs and KPIs

Required profile

• Apprentice-trained mechanical or electrical discipline with a recognised apprenticeship, or ONC/HNC or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Experience in an automated warehouse environment
• Physically fit, able to climb and work at heights of up to 25 metres
• Knowledge of safe working practices and of technical manuals and drawings

Required skills

• Full experience of mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis
• Working knowledge of PLC-based control systems (preferably Siemens)
• PC literacy: Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• BS 7671 (17th edition) wiring regulations certificate preferred; BS 2360 Level 3 electrical installation qualification preferred