Engineering Junior Inspection Technician Castle Donington, England
Job description
We now have an outstanding opportunity for an Inspection Technician to join our Engineering team based at our Castle Donington Distribution Centre. At 900,000 square feet and split into 3 chambers with a mix of automated and manual operations delivering around two million single items a week during peak, Castle Donington provides invaluable support to both our online and retail operations. We’ve invested millions - But it’s still our people that make the real difference!
The role will involve working on the latest automation technology. You be trained on engineering specific skills through our internal & externally-led courses. There is the opportunity to progress through business-sponsored NVQ2 & 3 qualifications and to be accredited by the Society of Operations Engineers who support our training programme. This is a phenomenal starting point for someone looking to develop a career in Engineering.
Our inspection technicians act as the first point of contact for faults to try to resolve issues and raise in line with H&S standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). We have 17.5km of conveyor on site as well as 39 cranes (some up to 30m high), so there is a lot of kit to keep maintained.
Our Engineering Department at Castle Donington works 24/7 so we have opportunities available working either a four-week rotating shift pattern. Inclusive of days, nights and weekends and a day based rota which also includes weekends.
Your key accountabilities will include to:
Perform foundation maintenance, cleaning, inspections and feedback in a timely manner. To ensure potential imminent failures are promptly actioned by the engineering team
Actively monitor areas for potential signs of equipment failure or congestion and raise issues
Support a culture of Continuous Improvement by identifying machinery issues, with respect to repeat faults, suspect components/mechanisms
Model and embed a Health & Safety culture, to ensure proactive actions and attitudes at all stages to eliminate the risk of accidents
Ensure the machinery is working to an acceptable level by performing foundation maintenance cleaning activities as per standard SOP’s
Support engagement by effective communication, attendance at briefings or when appropriate use of email
Operate MEWP’s (working at height), climb crane access ladders up to 30m using the appropriate PPE
To succeed in this role you will be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) with grades C or above in Maths and English. Alternatively you will be able to pass a reading and maths comprehension test to this level. Who's able to take direction both verbally and written in English, as well as following procedures and adhering to strict Health & Safety rules. In addition, you will also need:
A good head for heights as some of our cranes are 30 metres tall. (You may be required to climb them with the appropriate PPE)
Ideally experience of working in an automated or other engineering focussed environment
A strong desire to progress and build a career in Engineering
Confident using computers and a MEWP certification would be beneficial
In return for your hard work at M&S Castle Donington we offer the following: 20% M&S Colleague Discount, an on-site subsidised canteen, free on-site parking and electric car charging points. Free Wi-Fi, pension scheme, a Car Share Scheme and other flexible benefits including IT loans, cycle to work scheme, car leasing etc.
NB: The application process will involve a video interview and if selected for the second stage you will complete an onsite assessment.
Interested? We would love to hear from you!
Marks & Spencer seeks to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and loved by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact. As a business we have an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process. Applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation either by emailing [email protected], so we can make alternative arrangements.
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Castle Donington, LEICESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND;
