Job Title Maintenance Manager - UK 68 Job Description 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 As a Maintenance Manager, you take an effect as a local ambassador of Vanderlande and will be responsible for a committed and competent service team on site. According to this, you will act as an important link between Vanderlande, our customer and suppliers. Your responsibilities and activities will include: 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 of career progression Access to Achievers an award-winning recognition platform that inspires to recognise 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. Qualifies applicants will be considered without regards 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 can be made to support your application.