Senior Automation Engineer

Company Description

At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Our Warehouse Operation is an impressive, state of the art, 2.5m square foot Distribution Centre in Shirebrook, and one of the most advanced warehouses within the UK. We are currently looking to grow our Warehouse Team with individuals who are obsessed with continuous improvement and innovation

Frasers Group are a proud partner of the Institute of Engineering and Technology 

Job Description

​​​​​​Shift pattern 4 on/4 off days/nights

You will provide support to the Engineering Team and deputise for the Engineering Shift Manager as required. You will deliver site-based maintenance to minimise downtime and ensure uptime and availability of the installed automated equipment on site.

You will support and manage all Shift Team activities, from carrying out maintenance and servicing automated equipment, to delivering training/coaching- serving as an inspirational Mentor to the Team 

Expect to assist the Engineering Shift Manager in performance reviews, take accountability for safety/administration as well as ensuring performance KPI's are being maximised to improve efficiencies.

You will be a Champion of safe working practice/compliance- and a proactive and helpful escalation point for all faults and breakdowns

Qualifications

• Engineering Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification
• Working with automated material handling systems
• Experienced Team Leader/Manager
• A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic understanding of control systems and techniques
• Ability to work in a time critical environment

Additional Information

An opportunity like this at Frasers is for the fearless. The potential is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits - Think fast, think fearlessly and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself - own the basics, own your role and own the results
• Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet

As a valued member of the operation you will also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Long term opportunities 
• Retail discount within the Frasers Group brands including Sports Direct, Flannels, House of Fraser, Frasers, USC to name a few
• 24 hour EAP support with Retail Assist 
• Free onsite car parking
• On site gym and fitness classes