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Mobile Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical)

Dematic
Banbury
3 weeks ago
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Mobile Multi‑Skilled Engineer (Mechanical)

Dematic has an excellent opportunity for a Mobile Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join our engineering team on a permanent basis. The role is part of a wider mobile engineering team responsible for breakdown cover for Dematic‑installed equipment across various customer sites in the UK.


The position will also support occasional scheduled service work focused on mechanical and electrical equipment within automated systems. We seek candidates with a bias toward mechanical systems and additional electrical knowledge.


Due to the mobile nature of the position, you will travel out to customer sites across the UK regularly and provide call‑out support for emergency breakdowns. The company provides a van, tools, and equipment.


We Offer

  • Career Development
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  • Pay Transparency
  • Global Opportunities

Learn more: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/


Dematic is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Dematic prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake scheduled repairs in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and industry standard practices.
  • Undertake emergency repairs in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and industry standard practices.
  • Undertake occasional scheduled service work in accordance with the standards set out in the relevant manufacturer’s equipment manual.
  • Accurately record all work undertaken.
  • Provide a 24hr x 7day emergency on‑call service as required.
  • Comply with Health & Safety legislation at all times.
  • Ensure the quality of output at all times.
  • Represent the company in a professional manner at all times.
  • Ensure the correct equipment/tools are carried to undertake the role.
  • Adhere to the quality processes and procedures as set out by the company.
  • Identify continuous improvement and sales opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Ideally 5 years of experience within the warehouse automated industry. Consideration also for those from related engineering environments such as aerospace, automotive, FMCG, and manufacturing.
  • Minimum ONC (or equivalent) qualification in Mechanical / Maintenance discipline.
  • Electrical qualified.
  • Good understanding of materials handling and automated systems.
  • LEEA Part 1 desirable.
  • Working knowledge of LOLER regulations.
  • Working knowledge of FEM and BS standards governing the automated warehouse industry.
  • Full UK Driving Licence due to the travel requirements of the position.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level


Employment Type

Full‑time


Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology


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