Job Description

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.

We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

We are seeking an experienced Sorter Engineer to join our Site Maintenance Team at

Faversham

to provide first-class engineering for on-site machinery. As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining the site and site sortation system. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the heart of our busy operation, ensuring a 100% safety standard is embedded in everything you do.

Shift Pattern:

12 hour shifts -

4 on 4 off

either

days or nights

working between 18:00-06:00 and 06:00- 18:00

What's in it for you?

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special...

50,715 + 2,900 shift allowance (Nights)

20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service) Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary) Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers Access to a wide range of well-being support - including our Employee Assistance Programme A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development Cycle to work scheme Supportive Team: Join a close-knit community where collaboration is key

Flexibility & Work life balance

We understand the delicate balance act of life. Our shift pattern 4 on 4 off (06:00-18:00 days,18:00-06:00 nights) are designed to accommodate your lifestyle, ensuring work fits seamlessly into your life.

What will you do & what will you need?

As part of your role, you will carry out planned maintenance on the site sorter ensuring work is carried out in accordance with the required schedule and manufacturer guidelines. Ensuring all breakdowns and reactive works are carried out to a high standard and in a timely manner. You will accurately diagnose electrical and mechanical faults with the machine and across the wider site. Be proactive in your approach, always looking for ways to improve things. Carry out repair and improvement work across the site, plant and equipment. Ensure all work undertaken and equipment downtime are accurately recorded on our

CMMS

, to accurately communicate technical information and outstanding work to the other shifts and escalate issues to the relevant managers.

Must hold 18th edition

Minimum of

City and Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field (or equivalent)

Experience and good understanding of automation and PLC systems

Who are we and where will you be

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical.Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era.

Gist

Faversham

is one of our original distribution centres. The site was

built in 1957

to exclusively service the Marks & Spencer (M&S) Food contract.

Apply today and Join us on the road to success

Upon application if successful, you will be contacted by a member of the team and booked onto an initial introduction call to discuss the role at hand and next steps. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it's meaningful to you, it's important to us.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 50,715.00 per year

Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift
Experience:

Sorter engineer: 4 years (required) Automation: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

18th edition (required) NVQ Level 3 (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SORT..5