Facilities MHE Technician

Facilities MHE Technician RS UK & Ireland 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 ships in excess of 60,000 parcels daily, so keeping our DC’s working optimally is key to our success. Responsibilities The role will be in the UK, at the Corby DC Facility. Responsible for balancing and prioritising own workload. 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, servicing, maintenance and management of all site Mechanical Handling Equipment including Cranes and Forklift trucks. Carry out PUWER assessments and continually monitor for changes undertake improvements where required. 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 resources, 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. Appropriate, quality communications to all relevant parties. 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. Qualifications 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. Electrical and/or Control experience in a logistics or manufacturing environment. 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. Self‑managing person with the ability to plan and manage priorities effectively. Excellent communication skills to all levels of the business. About 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. 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, building a more diverse and inclusive culture, and committing to our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) action plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr