Automated Storage Retrieval System (ASRS) Technician (Electrical) - Wakefield

Overview

Permanent – Full time

Starting Salary: £53,000 approx

Structured Career Development + Annual performance related pay bonus and pay reviews + Share scheme + Competitive pension contributions + Laundered uniform and all safety equipment provided + Range of flexible benefits and Corporate discounts + Free parking + Overtime available + Free hot and cold drinks and subsidised canteen + Excellent parental benefits + Flexible working

Shift Pattern: Continental Shift Pattern: 7 pm– 7 am (3 Days on / 3 days off / 3 nights on / 3 nights off) (+ 23 Holidays)

What you become part of

Wakefield Distribution Centre is a 24/7 operation. Our Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) warehouse holds 28,000 pallets, alongside a racked and block-stacked conventional warehouse of 12,000 pallets. The combined typical annual throughput is over three million pallets. Every 24 hours we expect to receive around 5,000 pallets from the on-site manufacturing operation, as well as handling around 360 vehicle movements at peak.

What to expect

As a Multi Skill engineer based in the CCEP largest GB warehouse, you will be responsible for the efficient operation of the automated storage retrieval systems, including maintenance, repairs, and attending to breakdowns.

You will work as one of four shift-based teams that collectively provide 24/7 operational cover, overseen by the Distribution Reliability Manager.

Your core responsibilities within the ASRS

Safety

• Operate within the Company Health and Safety management system
• Collaborate with a team of site and centrally based H&S representatives
• Responsible for critical inspections and defect reporting
• Ensure the safe maintenance and repair of both ASRS and individual equipment
• Uphold a safe system of work, adhering to SOPs such as lockout tagout procedures
• As part of the role you will be trained as a member of the site emergency team, including engaging in rescue work at height and duties of a first aider

Operation

• Oversee the execution of an advanced maintenance plan while ensuring that direct and indirect KBIs are met
• Complete a site-based electrical competency assessment and area familiarization before becoming the designated shift lead for electrical work
• Make efficient use of our Central Maintenance Management System
• Perform both preventative and corrective maintenance to guarantee that the warehouse\’s various components continue to function as intended
• Collaborate with a network of local and external engineering teams
• Promote operational excellence by sharing best practices
• Innovate and enhance current systems and procedures
• Provide technical assistance for product/equipment adjustments

Skills & Prerequisites

Essentials

• Formal Electrical Qualification – Minimum of a Level 3 / Higher National Certificates (HNC) in a relevant topic (e.g., electronic / production or software engineering / physics / computing) or equivalent qualification
• Proven knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
• Ability to work at height – up to 100 ft (vertical climb in restricted spaces)
• Experience in 3 phase electrical installations
• Previous record of Process Compliance and Fault Find with Electrical equipment
• Understanding of the inputs/outputs of programmable logic controllers (PLC)
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office: Excel / Outlook)
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Willing to accept responsibility for long term, sustained improvement
• Ability to work under pressure whilst managing multiple timed targets
• Awareness of PUWER / LOLER

Desirable but not essential

• Apprentice Trained or Extensive Experience in a similar role
• Previous Warehouse or FMCG Experience
• Knowledge and understanding of SAP or Other Warehouse Management System / Business Software Solutions
• Experience with Danfoss inverter / SEW speed controllers
• PLC Programming Skills (Siemens would be advantageous)
• Design / Fabrication skills
• Quality Control

The closing date for applications is 03/02/26. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure you are considered for this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.