Reports to: Director of Services
Location: Middlewich (Site Based)
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 Jet 2. The distribution centre has our latest ADAPTO modular shuttle-based automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) that serves to supply Jet 2’s in flight operations. 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 will act as a local ambassador of Vanderlande and be responsible for a committed and competent service team on site. You will serve as an important link between Vanderlande, our customer, and suppliers.
Your responsibilities and activities will include:
* Management of the local service team and 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, while continuously learning and developing professional potential.
* Provide a safe working environment by championing and encouraging a safety-first culture, ensuring the team’s activities are carried out according to Vanderlande’s SQE Management System.
* Controlling and monitoring inventory.
* Scheduling and coordinating work performed by outside vendors.
Role Qualification and Skills
* Educated to at least an HNC level or equivalent in mechanical/mechatronic or electrical engineering with 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 and strong management and customer liaison skills.
* Relevant experience working with PLCs, Conveyor Systems, Lifting / Hoisting Equipment, Pneumatic / Hydraulic systems, 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, along with professional proficiency in 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, promoting health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers.
* A challenging work environment with many opportunities for career progression.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Pension with Aviva.
* Access to Achievers, an award-winning recognition platform that inspires recognition of coworkers, where points can be exchanged for a range of goods and discounts.
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified 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 may prevent 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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