Electrical Maintenance Engineer in London

Calling all engineers looking for a role with career progression, stability and growth! Are you seeking a fast-paced maintenance role where you can achieve long term career development and grow within a market leading company? Due to increasing market demand, our client is expanding at a significant rate. Their team of 600 in Maintenance / Engineering is due to grow by over 20% in the next 2 years creating career growth opportunities.

They are innovating and investing millions within the next 5 years on new technology & high-tech automation digital management systems - now is the time to get involved and be part of an exciting phase of expansion.

Electrical Engineer Primary Purpose of the Role

You will be responsible for working in a clean automated environment during an exciting growth phase for the company. As a key member of the Maintenance team, you will ensure the smooth operation of the factory in a safe and effective manner in addition to following the health and safety advice and guidance as instructed.

Working in a specialist field, you will fulfil all aspects of the role following working procedures and safe systems of work where appropriate, to carry out repairs, breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance, reporting any equipment fault or malfunction that cannot be fixed.

To work with; conveyor systems, ASRS systems, sort systems, scanning and labelling systems.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain all materials handling equipment and ensure an efficient operation of the Building Management System.
• Ensure "maintenance only" areas within the warehouse and other plant and equipment remain clean and to ensure the maintenance stores and workshop areas are kept clean and tidy.
• To take delivery of maintenance spares and equipment as required, locating in stores or maintenance workshop.
• To ensure a flexible and common-sense approach to Health and Safety - notifying Team Managers and/or other staff members of any type of hazard which can be dealt with by the post holder; ensure the safety of others working within the areas of the warehouse.
• Assist in the completion and review of risk assessments for the department.
• Undertake regular health & safety inspections with the Site Management Team.
• Promote and participate in Fun, Fair and rewarding activities within your department or on site.
• Participate in and encourage idea generation to benefit departments through STPs in line with Target Zero.

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and/or under pressure.
• Developing self and others.
• Planning & Organisation: paying close attention to detail.

Qualifications/Experience

• Experience of working within a similar role (FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Waste to recycling, Baggage Handling, Automated warehousing).
• A proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Experience of working within a high-pressured environment.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in engineering (electrical or mechanical).

Specific Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and level of accuracy.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• A proven ability to take ownership of tasks and situations.
• Displays an enthusiastic approach to the role.
• Good level of PC Skills.

Working on a 42-hour shift rotation (days and nights), our client can offer a fantastic salary, generous bonus scheme, 25% staff discount, share save and other benefits as well as the opportunity to work with market leading technologies within the warehousing and logistics sector. All positions are permanent and will offer excellent career development and training opportunities.

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career.

Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. We look forward to helping you find your next role.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.