ASRS Maintenance Engineer
hace 8 días
Leeds
ASRS Maintenance Engineer | Leeds | Contract - start ASAP We are currently seeking an experienced ASRS Maintenance Engineer to support an automated distribution environment. This is a hands-on contract role focused on maintaining and optimising automated storage and retrieval systems within a fast-paced 24/7 operation. You will play a key role in maintaining system performance, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Safety and Compliance • Work within site health and safety procedures at all times, • Carry out critical inspections, reporting defects and ensuring safe operation of all equipment, • Follow safe systems of work including lockout tagout procedures, • Support safe maintenance and repair activities across ASRS and associated equipment Maintenance and Operations • Execute planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on ASRS equipment, • Diagnose faults and carry out timely repairs on electrical and mechanical systems, • Support breakdown response to minimise operational disruption, • Work collaboratively with control teams and operations to coordinate maintenance activities, • Complete all maintenance documentation and update the central maintenance management system, • Participate in shift handovers and communicate system status clearly, • Escalate issues where required and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions, • Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in line with 5S standards, • Manage spare parts usage, stock checks, and replenishment Technical Responsibilities • Perform maintenance across both electrical and mechanical systems, typically 20 percent electrical and 80 percent mechanical, • Work with three phase systems, motors, drives, and mechanical handling equipment, • Support and interpret PLC inputs and outputs for fault finding purposes, • Assist with system improvements and optimisation initiatives Requirements • NVQ Level 3 or above in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering discipline, this is essential, • Completed apprenticeship in Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience, • Proven experience working on both electrical and mechanical systems, • Experience with ASRS or automated warehouse systems is highly desirable, • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electro-mechanical equipment, • Understanding of PLC systems for fault finding, • Knowledge of PUWER, LOLER, and LOTO procedures, • Comfortable working at height, up to 100ft in restricted environments, • Ability to work independently and as part of a shift-based engineering team, • Strong communication skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment