Operations Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Tamworth; On-site; Full time

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Operations Maintenance Technician, Tamworth

Client: FedEx

Location: Tamworth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

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 stations/Hubs in Kingsbury and Lount require a qualified and motivated individual to join the operations maintenance team within the station as a Skilled Technician.

Hours: 40 per week.
Shifts: Rotating shifts Monday to Friday 11.00am to 19:30pm and 19:00pm to 03:30pm.
Salary: £20.75 per hour. Premia paid for Twilight shift allowance of £2.23 per hour (19.00pm and 22.00pm), Night shift allowance of £2.70 (22:00pm to 06:00am).

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. Ensure the equipment is maintained in a safe and efficient working order and that an adequate system for reporting defective equipment is in use

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

1. Knowledge of 17th or 18th 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.

Diversity & Inclusion is more than the workplace. It’s the cultures we celebrate, the dreams we inspire, and creating a global community where everyone is accepted. At FedEx, diversity and inclusion happens because we do it together. 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.