JOB OBJECTIVES:

·       Assisting with the installation of material-handling equipment, electrical and DC systems equipment and conveyors

·       Industrial Automation - this includes the setup, configuration and maintenance of all automation systems employed as part of the operation within logistics

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

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

·       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’s and conveyor.

·       Projects management of maintenance projects.

·       Engagement with suppliers

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE:

·       Conveyer belts Safety procedures for mechanical maintenance

·       Use of hand and power tools

·       Knowledge of mechanics related to DC equipment:

·       Occupational Health and Safety standards and procedures 

·       Methods to assess quality and working capacity of machine equipment

 JOB RELATED SKILLS:

·       Planning Maintenance schedules of conveyor systems

·       Carry out minor repairs on-site with spares on hand

·       Recommend enhancements to current systems

·       Ability to think in a pressurised/emergencies

·       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