Deputy Shift Leader in Warrington

Reports to: Duty Engineer

Location: Warrington (Asda Site)

Contract: Permanent

Introduction to role

You will be responsible for the daily management of the maintenance and operational shift team, reporting to you as instructed by the Duty Engineer. You will ensure that your shift team’s daily duties/activities are carried out in a safe and effective manner, minimising the impact to the customer’s operations. As this position will be both shift and “hands on”, you will also be working within your assigned shift pattern on electrical, instrument, mechanical and control systems which involve the installation, modification, maintenance and repairs of all site Vanderlande equipment. You will take the lead on all technical recoveries/escalations when required providing technical updates to your management Team. Deputize when/if required covering Duty Engineer Role.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure all operations and maintenance activities are executed properly and in time
• Adherence to quality and delivery of activities
• Reporting performance on daily basis
• Available to the engineers to offer advice and support
• Communicate observations to relevant stakeholders
• Take lead role in training and familiarization of less experienced Service Technicians
• Take ownership to ensure that area is clean and hazard free
• Manage and co-ordinate the management of third party interests when undertaking specialist operations, maintenance or repair activities on their shift
• Responsible for the contractors permit to work and sign offs
• Isolating activities to ensure that work can be carried out safely for all parties (maintenance engineers and third parties)
• Distribute planned activities amongst the team
• Check activity performance of engineers and third parties ongoing
• Support during complex operation and maintenance activities
• Check safe working conditions and procedures
• Train new / inexperienced employees including Engineering Support Operatives
• Acts independently in several technical tasks with small mutual consistency
• Identifies service issues that need extra attention
• Solves problems which disturb the daily operation

Role Qualification and Skills

As a Deputy Shift Leader, 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 Customer-orientation/Service provision.
• Be computer literate and have ability to read and interpret drawings
• Safety leadership
• Relevant vocational and / or technical qualifications.
• A proactive approach to fault finding alongside excellent communication skills
• 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, color, 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.

Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together

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.