Autostore Technician

Company:  Swisslog (UK) Ltd.
Location: 

Redditch, GB

Additional posting countries (for remote jobs only): 
Workplace:  Onsite - Customer Location
Address Customer Location:  Lutterworth

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?

At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

 

Make an impact

Autostore Technician, working on site at our flagship ASDA distribution centre in Lutterworth to be accountable and responsible for the technical support for the Automated Materials Handling Equipment. The role will be working rotating 12-hour days and nights. Benefits to include 25 days holiday plus statutory, company contributory pension scheme and private healthcare.

  • Responsible for Managing technical training as well as support for specified AMHE areas throughout the system with a heavy bias towards Autostore. This will include availability, throughput, preventative maintenance, root cause analysis, condition-based monitoring and identifying areas of improvement for customer service and KPIs.
  • To manage, co-ordinate, and deliver specialist product training on the Autostore and other systems. Responsible for producing training material and creating a ‘best practice’ working environment.
  • As well as managing individuals and projects, the role will also include a certain amount of ‘hands on’ to aid implementation of actions identified.
  • Accountable for the delivery of training to both the ESO and Engineering team, ensuring ‘best practice’ is carried out at all times. 
  • Responsible for conducting and producing relevant documentation for ESO and Engineering teams i.e., risk assessments and method statements.
  • Liaise with Line Managers and Deputy Managers to inform them of best practice solutions and be responsible for follow up and validation that actions have been implemented.

What you need to succeed

  • Five years’ experience in automation
  • Product related experience related to Autostore & IDC
  • Experience in Windows Server OS. 
  • A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic technical manuals & drawings
  • A High knowledge of PLC equipment & related software
  • Experience in team Development
  • Health and Safety experience IBOSH minimum
  • Experience in producing risk assessments & and safe-working procedures.
  • Experience in project management
  • KPI SLA target responsibility experience
  • PC literacy

 

Our promise to you

Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value.

Join us on this journey and you’ll be part of a global enterprise that’s proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that’s united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit.

 

About Swisslog

Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we work on the latest technologies that are reimagining the world of logistics. We’re a team of 3,000+ experts from 50 countries, serving some of the world's largest and most exciting brands. Together, we’re implementing smart and innovative approaches - including flexible robot-based and data-driven automation solutions that are transforming the supply chain. So join our team and share your unique perspective.

 

Join the journey!

If you think a career with Swisslog could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you.

We´re looking forward to receiving your application!

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