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KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Shift Manager

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeStanford-le-Hope, UKNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A good understanding of automatic systems.
  • A working understanding of mechanical, electrical, and electronic technical manuals and drawings.
  • A good understanding of programmable logic controller equipment.
  • Ability to work at height.
  • First Aid training.
  • PC literacy.
  • Understanding of preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Knowledge of applicable Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with Health and Safety legislation at all times.
  • Ensure Health and Safety systems and processes are managed and adhered to.
  • Plan, execute, and monitor the maintenance plan.
  • Service automated material handling equipment in accordance with quality standards and the time schedules set out in equipment manuals.
  • Ensure adoption of the computerized maintenance management system to accurately record all work undertaken and generate reports.
  • Lead and manage the maintenance technician team and shift pattern.
  • Monitor site inventory.
  • Undertake scheduled repairs in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and industry-standard practices.
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic, programmable logic controller, and personal computer faults and carry out subsequent repairs with support from the Service Technical Assistance department.
  • Ensure the quality of output at all times.
  • Participate in continuous improvement and sales opportunities.
  • Represent the company professionally and maintain customer relations.
  • Adhere to the company's quality processes and procedures.
  • Evaluate the risks of overdue maintenance and manage changes and prioritization of a new maintenance plan.
  • Control the costs of executing the maintenance program.
  • Define the required tools and personal protective equipment for personnel.
  • Determine the required spares for planned and unplanned outages.
  • Write periodic reports about service activities.
  • Oversee recruitment, training, and development of all Dematic resident site-based employees.
  • Manage short-, medium-, and long-term capacity and capability.
  • Conduct annual appraisals of direct reports.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience working with various conveyor systems.
  • Previous experience in team management or leading teams.

About the Company

KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

KION Group provides forklifts, warehouse equipment, and integrated automation, along with software to optimize supply chains. It sells and leases industrial trucks, offers automated storage/retrieval and warehouse management software, and provides financing and digital transformation services through KION Digital. Its strength comes from a broad brand portfolio (Linde MH, STILL, Dematic, Baoli, Fenwick, OM, Voltas) delivering end-to-end intralogistics across hardware, software, automation, and services for real-time, secure operations. The goal is to help customers improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility in their supply chains by tightly integrating material handling with digital tools and services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded
2006

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