Engineering Support Operative in Daventry

The Company
As one of the global market leaders in the design, manufacture, installation, and service of automated material handling systems and related services, Vanderlande has an excellent reputation in the market for reliable project and service delivery, innovation, customer focus, and strong market awareness. Key markets include Airports, Warehousing, and Distribution solutions.

Your role
Working within our Sainsburys Distribution Centre, the Engineering Support Operative will assist with routine maintenance duties to ensure productivity and output equipment availability, health & safety compliance and quality. You will be performing the following tasks:

• Operational checks, functionality checks, cleaning, adjustment, lubrication and monitoring. Find root cause of issues and find permanent solutions to issues encountered.
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance, corrective and reactive maintenance in timely manner as required.
• Be proficient in all aspects of the operational procedures involving jam busting.
• Record all work carried out to ensure utilisation.

What we expect from you
As an Engineering Support Operative, you would be willing to assist and learn from a multi-disciplined team in a fast-moving environment. We expect the following of you:

• You have a proactive approach to fault finding and act proficient in aspects of the operation and maintenance procedures.
• You act like a team player.
• Willing to work shifts including nights.
• Willing to work overtime when this is required.

What we offer:

• Performance related pay.
• Opportunity to develop and progress within Vanderlande.
• 288 Hours Holiday.
• Aviva Medical Cover & Pension.
• YuLife - Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers.
• Achievers – A social recognition platform that also offers a free reward each month and discounts on everyday shopping and activities.
• A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities for career progression.

Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age marital status or disability status. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are always happy to discuss or explore, any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.

Are you looking to develop your career and satisfy your ambitions at a company where you can aspire to new heights, enjoy personal growth and thrive on achievement? We are the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports – from London Heathrow to Singapore Changi – and in the parcel market for leading players such as UPS and FedEx. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of solutions for warehousing giants, including Walmart, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services.

If you aspire to a position of responsibility and want to make a difference by facilitating the delivery of what matters most to consumers, passengers, and businesses, the next step on your path to global opportunities is to join Vanderlande. As part of our network and unique culture of freedom and flexibility, you will be able to express yourself and become connected to our dedicated people, building strong relationships and rising to the challenge of industry-leading projects.

To achieve our collective goals, you will seize the initiative and have a hands-on role working in a positive environment to deliver tangible, state-of-the-art products and improve the competitiveness of our highly visible customers. As an integral part of our team, you will have the enthusiasm and be driven to reach our destination before your next journey with Vanderlande begins.

So, if you would like to join a profitable and growing company that will enable you to reach your goals and focus on your future, please get in touch with us. You will grow, take ownership and make every day better as you continue on the road to success with your spirit of adventure – and fulfil your ambitions for personal development through our Academy. Vanderlande will give you the necessary knowledge, tools, and support so that together we have the confidence and ability to exceed our customers’ expectations in over 100 countries.