Maintenance Technician at Clicks Group

Introduction

We currently have a new exciting position within the Distribution Centre for a Maintenance Technician. This candidate will be dealing with all equipment in the DC from a technical specialist maintenance perspective. Must be on call after hours for support as the DC runs overnight.

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Maintaining all mechanical and electrical equipment in and around the Distribution Centre (DC) through preventative and corrective maintenance.

JOB OBJECTIVES:

• Inventory management of tools and spares, assets including but not limited to forklifts, reach trucks, pick to light hardware, conveyors, RF scanners, racking
• Communicate with DC management on any changes in operational capability of all the DC materials handling equipment
• Assisting with the installation of material-handling equipment, electrical and DC systems equipment
• Mobility management – this includes the setup, configuration and maintenance of all mobile devices used in conjunction with DC operations, i.e. RF scanners & mobile printers
• Industrial Automation - this includes the setup, configuration and maintenance of all automation systems employed as part of the operation within logistics
• Basic IT Support – resolving basics issues relating to DC systems that require a desktop or other form of PC as part of their operation (i.e. Vision System, SCADA)
• Projects management of maintenance projects.

KEY CHALLENGES:

Working with machinery and resolving hardware/and or software issues within newly implemented machinery.

Minimum requirements

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE:

• Occupational Health and Safety standards and procedures
• Methods to assess quality and working capacity of machine equipment

Knowledge of mechanics related to DC equipment:

• Forklifts
• Reach trucks
• Conveyer belts
• Racking
• Scanners

JOB RELATED SKILLS:

• Ability to think in a pressurised/emergency situation
• The ability to work with and handle tools and machinery
• The ability to perform heavy physical duties
• A strong service-orientation, high energy levels and a strong sense of urgency
• Problem solving, judgement and self-management skills
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Computer Literacy [MS Word and MS Excel (intermediate level)
• Sound accuracy, attention to detail and be methodical
• The ability to work independently, as well as within a team

EDUCATION:

• A National Diploma or BTech in Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent NQF diploma.
• A valid driver's licence (Essential)

COMPETENCIES

• Working with People
• Relating and Networking
• Analysing
• Applying expertise and Technology
• Delivering Results & Meting Customer Expectations
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks