Assembly & Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Assembly & Maintenance Technician, Solihull, Competitive Salary

Overview

Looking for a hands-on role with a leading company in intelligent transport solutions? SRL are at the forefront of traffic management innovation, providing temporary traffic systems like portable signals, message boards, and CCTV. Our mission is to create safer, more efficient roads through sustainable solutions.

About the Role

You will work as part of Urban64's Assembly and Maintenance team located in Solihull. Working in the warehouse, being a part of the team carrying out servicing and repairs, erection and installation of equipment ready for transportation to site, updating stock information and attending site to support the wider team.

The aim is to ensure that the Urban64 product maintains its reputation as a premium product and service. This would be achieved by ensuring the equipment is well maintained, installed correctly and any issues are dealt with in a timely and professional manner.

Key Accountabilities

1. Off-site build: The selection and installation of Urban64 equipment in the warehouse. This includes testing and documenting the equipment, ready for transportation to site. Work should be carried out in a neat and tidy fashion, which is signed off by the team manager or representative.
2. Stock returns and repairs: Equipment returned from site is dismantled and each item is tested and cleaned. Items are labelled, providing information about their condition and the details are recorded using the stock management system.
3. Documents and updating projects: Tasks on Teams shall be updated to provide progress reports and documentation, photos uploaded to the correct files. Stock management should be updated in a timely manner, so the business is aware of the quantities and condition of their stock.
4. Housekeeping: The Solihull depot is a flagship site and work areas shall always be kept clean and tidy. This objective also covers PPE. As this is a working site, the correct PPE must be worn and should be to the appropriate standards.
5. Site maintenance and repairs: To ensure the department can react positively, attendance on site for faults or planned works will also be required. This is subject to the individual receiving the appropriate training and will include the provision of a company vehicle when carrying out this activity.
6. Deliveries - loading and unloading: Daily there will be a need to support when deliveries arrive, or goods need to be dispatched. On occasion this may include assistance for the wider SRL business.

Key Skills

Essential:

1. Reliable
2. Being a key team player
3. Full driving license required
4. This is a physical role
5. GCSE grade C (4) in English and Maths as essential

Desirable:

1. Basic electrical fault finding.
2. Worked within a Highways environment.
3. A basic knowledge of traffic light equipment.
4. CSCS card holder.
5. Competent in driving a company van and pickups up to 3.5 Ton in size.
6. Competent in the towing of a trailer with plant equipment loaded.

Qualifications:

1. GCSEs in English and Mathematics.
2. City and Guilds, qualification or equivalent in highways installations.

What’s in it for You

1. Laptop / Mobile phone (if applicable to your role)
2. Additional Earning Potential with Overtime and On Call (if applicable to your role)
3. PPE will be provided
4. Company pension
5. Death in Service benefit
6. Free Confidential Health, Wellbeing and Legal Support
7. 25 days leave plus bank holidays
8. Access to People Safe app and Wisdom app (one stop apps for support available for a range of offerings)
9. Training & Personal Development
10. Flexible working (if applicable to your role)
11. Earn up to £600 for referring candidates from our Refer a Friend scheme (terms and conditions apply)

In return for your proven skills and experience, you will reap from a range of company benefits. You will join a supportive team that’s empowered to express ideas and make improvements.

SRL Traffic Systems is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any other status protected by law.

We are committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect. If you require any adjustments, we are happy to discuss that with you. Please contact our HR team in confidence.

What you will need and what you need to know

1. A valid driving license- no more than 6 points (if applicable to your role)
2. Able to use technology (laptop / tablet / mobile phone)
3. We care about our colleagues here at SRL. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, we conduct comprehensive D&A (Drugs and Alcohol) testing for all new starters. This proactive measure ensures that we uphold our high standards of safety, compliance, and well-being for everyone in the workplace.

How to Apply

Please complete our application process for consideration. Our recruitment team will be in touch should you meet the requirements for the role you have applied to.