Job Title: Maintenance Manager - UK 68
Location: Northampton
Contract Type: Permanent
Introduction to Role:
Vanderlande is the global market leader in automation systems and solutions for customers within the Airports, Parcel & Warehousing sectors striving to improve the competitiveness of our customers through Value Added logistic process automation. Vanderlande will have a strong strategic partnership with Daventry. The distribution centre has an automated materials handling system and runs 24/7 to support a network across the United Kingdom. The site team provides 24/7 support to the operation to ensure high system availability and the fulfilment of customer orders.
Role Responsibilities:
* General management of the local service team and responsible for the execution of the service contract including budget management and cost control.
* Single point of contact towards the customer for all operational and technical issues on site.
* Responsible for the continuous improvement of system performance and ways of working as well as learning continuously and developing professional potential and ability.
* Provide a safe working environment through championing and encouragement of a safety-first culture and ensure the team’s activities are carried out by Vanderlande’s SQE Management System.
Role Qualification and Skills:
* Educated to at least an HNC level or equivalent in mechanical/mechatronic or electrical engineering and several years of proven experience in a similar position with management responsibility on-site, ideally in an environment of automated plants or a comparable industry.
* Strong hands-on mentality, passion and analytical ability to structure and lead the resolution of system-related problems combined with an engaging mindset with strong management and customer liaison skills.
* Relevant experience working with PLCs, Conveyor Systems, Lifting / Hoisting Equipment, Pneumatic / Hydraulic or network communications (Profibus, Fibre-Optics or Interbus).
* An understanding of WCS/WMS and general knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills combined with a professional usage of MS Office.
What We Offer:
* 28 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays).
* Bupa Medical Cover.
* 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.
* A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities for career progression.
* Access to Achievers, an award-winning recognition platform that inspires recognizing your coworkers where points are awarded that can be exchanged for a range of goods and discounts.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Pension with Aviva.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualifying applicants will be considered without regard 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 that can be made to support your application.
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