Shift Technician

5 days ago

Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Orion MIS Ltd Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

ORION Company Overview

Orion specializes in automation and are independent integrators of MHE and sortation equipment within the logistics and manufacturing industry. This role will give someone the opportunity to be involved in a thriving young company, the fastest growing automation business in the UK.

Due to internal an internal promotion we are looking for a Resident Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team.

Job Title: Shift engineer

Our Customer

A European premium-tier producer and leading manufacturer of flexible polyethylene based packaging based at Southampton.

Primary Job Description

As a Shift engineer you will be involved in the maintenance and repair of all the MHE (material handling equipment) detailed within the agreed Orion contract. Customer site equipment includes:

  • Pallet conveyors
  • Pallet cranes and transport shuttles
  • Vertical lifting platforms

The Shift engineer will represent the Orion image at all times and ensure that a professional relationship with the client is developed and maintained

Job Role

  • Working on a 12 hour 4 on 6 off system you will be in charge of the MHE and automation systems on site to ensure the productivity of the operation
  • To support the undertaking of scheduled repairs to industry standard practices
  • To comply with Health & Safety legislation at all times
  • To ensure quality of output at all times
  • To accurately record all work undertaken and report on all spares used etc. using the in house CMMS system.
  • To represent ORION in a professional manner at all times and maintain customer relations.
  • To adhere to the Quality processes and procedures as set out by the company
  • Primarily ensuring delivery to both Orion and our Customer's expectations with the maintenance and repair of all equipment to maximize throughput of the system

Secondary Duties

In addition to your primary duties you may be called upon to assist the customers where required

As an employee of Orion you are joining us as an essential part of our business. There are many opportunities to help out other customers we support, and we will occasionally offer this to all our teams in a collaborative effort to achieve an enjoyable and exciting customer experience, that ensures our clients succeed.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Apprenticeship trained technician with electrical qualification. (preferred).
  • Minimum NVQ Level 2 / City and Guilds in an engineering discipline
  • Excellent IT Skills and proficient with Microsoft excel and word.
  • Previous experience of working in an operational engineering role within a similar environment
  • Experience of managing customer relationships
  • Excellent communication skills and customer focus
  • Ability to work in a time critical environment
  • A lot of the work will be at height on the crane system, although training will be given on working at height the successful candidate must have a certain level of confidence for this

Training

Orion will supply basic training for:

LOTO (lock out Tag out)

Safe isolation

WAH (working at height)

Rescue from height

Site specifics

Orion will offer a developmental training program on the sites specific Kit. A Skills Matrix will be provided to help you track your learning progress in the specified skills and knowledge you require, as well as any additional interests you may have in working on our equipment

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Please note: We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship

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