Job Description

MHE Technician (4 day shift covering weekends)
Corby
Full-time, Permanent
Working out of our Corby Distribution Centre, the MHE Technician is responsible for keeping our Mechanical Handling Equipment operational and safe. RS's global 24/7 operation, is shipping in excess of 60,000 parcels daily, so keeping our DC's working optimally is key to our success!
What you can expect to be doing:

• Quick incident response to Operations related issues; effecting repairs or making adjustments to ensure the maximum uptime, safety and operating efficiency of the equipment.
• Supporting the departmental/project shift manager in developing and implementing continuous improvement ideas and projects.
• Set priorities for attending to problems in more than one location. Liaising with operators and managers as required.
• Taking ownership of workshop/office activities to support the above, including: spares availability, improvement of procedures, sourcing items, etc.
• Cradle-to-Grave support and management of all site Mechanical Handling Equipment including Cranes and Forklift trucks.
• Locating, managing and controlling spares usage, including contacting suppliers for prices etc.
• Identification of opportunities, development of proposals, and implementation of solutions that deliver tangible improvements to operations and the facilities departments.
• Management of contractors, suppliers and internal resource, including allocation of work, preparation of required specifications and ensuring the contractor delivers to the agreed specification.
• Ensuring all work adheres to Health & Safety guidelines, policies, legislation and requirements.
• Liaise closely with the Operations, Facilities and Projects teams.
• Responsibility for the coaching, training, mentoring and sharing of experience, and best practice, to others within the Facilities department.
• Facilities/operations/contractor training responsibility, as required, for Sweeper, Scrubber, Tractor and attachments, Crane evacuation training, harness training, "man-down" rescue (ITTSAR accredited MHE trainer and examiner preferred)
• Site PICOLO under LOLER. Responsibility for site lifting plans and out of ordinary LOLER works.
• Manage insurance thorough examinations under LOLER and ownership of any remedial works required
• Ownership of the warehouse racking inspections process and uprising repairs
• Large-scale involvement on any project work concerning (including purchase of) new MHE equipment
• Provide effective liaison with insurance inspectors with respect to their onsite miscellaneous works

What we're looking for:

• A recognised trade apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
• Forklift truck and Crane maintenance experience
• Ability to safely work at height
• Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office and Planned Preventative Maintenance Systems.
• Experience of working with the pressures associated within a time critical, distribution/operational/manufacturing environment.
• Training and Experience in the operation, fault-finding and repair to; basic electronics, industrial electrical applications, pneumatics and hydraulics, motor/gear boxes, drives, conveyors, tools, forklift trucks and associated equipment.
• Proven track record of fault finding.
• Hands-on technical experience and expertise.
• Ability to implement and maintain high levels of Health and Safety standards.

We are RS Group
At RS we've been solving engineering problems for over 80 years: big ones, small ones, easy and difficult ones. We turn the 'what ifs' into the 'why nots', turning customer challenges into achievements. ?
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Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses.
Together, we have one purpose: To make amazing happen for a better world - and have fun doing it. ?It won't always be easy, but we'll make every day better. It's in the DNA of our people to do the right thing and deliver brilliant results. We'll invest in your development and wellbeing - because building a more diverse and inclusive culture, being ethical, responsible and committed to our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) action plan is at the heart of everything we do. ?
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Join over 7,000 colleagues worldwide. Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
Are you ready to explore the possibilities?

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