Operations Maintenance Technician

We believe that our strengths come from our differences, and we actively invest in recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Our station in Newcastle-under-Lyme requires a qualified and motivated individual to join the operations maintenance team within the station as a Skilled Technician.

Working hours: 40 per week.

Salary: Base pay £20.75 per hour. Premia paid for hours worked between 7pm - 10pm (£2.23 per hour), and 10pm - 6am (£2.70 per hour)

The role ensures that all plant and equipment on site is repaired and serviced to recognised standards and as identified within the preventative maintenance schedule ensuring the minimum downtime of sortation equipment.

The role of an Operations Maintenance Technician is challenging and requires an individual with excellent organising and communication skills as the role involves:

1. Organise team maintenance and required equipment to ensure that operation and maintenance of machinery is completed safely, in the shortest possible time within the time scale demanded by operational necessities.
2. Monitor workflow, be aware of potential problems and take immediate corrective action through delegation, own action or by referral upwards.
3. Effective liaison with Depot and Operations Managers, Section Leaders and Control Room to resolve difficulties and enquiries.
4. Ensure smooth transition of traffic across the machine paying attention to Health and Safety.
5. Timely and accurate completion, on a nightly basis, of all required information recording sheets.
6. Ensure that all operational and maintenance procedures, as detailed in the Group Operations Manual, are adhered to in order to maintain customer service levels to the required standard.
7. Ensure that all equipment is returned to its designated area after use and maintained in a safe and efficient working order, with an adequate system for reporting defective equipment in use.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organised, hold a City and Guilds Electrical/Mechanical engineering qualification and have the following skills:

1. Knowledge of 16th or 17th Edition electrical regulations.
2. Proven electrical/mechanical maintenance background.
3. Ability to read electrical schematic drawings.
4. Understanding of PLC controlled equipment.
5. Flexible approach to shift patterns.
6. Understanding of health and safety legislation.
7. Full driving licence.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will get a competitive salary, with the opportunity for real career progression and excellent training and development.

FedEx in the UK is Disability Confident ‘Committed’.

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all.