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Company Overview
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.
About the Role
Responsible for performing highly diversified duties which may include installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining, facilities and/or production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary package
- A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal
- An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career
- Pension scheme
- Simply Health Medical Cover
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday
- FREE Onsite Parking
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Reward schemes
What will you be doing?
- Performs a variety of general maintenance and repair to equipment and/or buildings at an assigned facility(s).
- May be required to install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical control and mechanical repair on forklifts, and other related automated warehouse equipment.
- May troubleshoot, repair and/or replace electrical equipment, switches, fixtures, lighting, and wiring.
- May inspect electrical equipment and wiring for hazards and make repairs as necessary.
- Completes and updates HVAC documentation, logbooks and maintenance schedules.
- Works with external contractors for work beyond role responsibilities.
- Manage and communicate with contractors when on site.
- Identifies, investigates, and participates in opportunities to improve processes and procedures, to include various key performance metrics.
- Maintain and/or updated electronic and/or hard copy record as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What about you?
- Several years’ experience in a role of a similar nature.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Able to establish priorities and manage time to complete required work.
- Ability to collaborate with other team members and departments across the business.
- Strong attention to detail.
Anything else you should know?
- May require standing for long periods of time; lifting up to 25 pounds frequently & 50 pounds occasionally; working at heights exceeding 15 feet; negotiating steps, stools and ladders; frequently wearing personal protective equipment (PPE); requires stand, bend, stoop, squat, twist; Power Industrial (PIT) certification; may need to be out in various inclement weather
- You will be expected to be on call in this role.
- We have a 1 in 5 week call-out Rota which covers our UK1 Distribution centre & our Head Office site.
About Farnell Global
Farnell Global is a distributor of products and technology for electronic and industrial system design, maintenance and repair. From research and design to prototype and production, Farnell helps its customers access the products and services they need 24/7. With more than 80 years of experience and a dedicated, international team of over 3,500 employees, Farnell provides every component its customers need to build the technology of tomorrow.
Farnell Global has been part of the established global technology distributor, Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT), since 2016. Today, this relationship allows the company to support its customers at every stage of the product life cycle, offering a truly unique distribution model, as well as expertise in end-to-end delivery and product design.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region:
- Americas applicants – hrnow@avnet.com
- Asia applicants - hrnow.asia@avnet.com
- EMEA applicants - hrnow.EMEA@avnet.eu
About Avnet
As a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, Avnet has served customers’ evolving needs for more than a century. Through regional and specialized businesses around the world, we support customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. We help companies adapt to change and accelerate the design and supply stages of product development. With a unique viewpoint from the center of the technology value chain, Avnet is a trusted partner that solves complex design and supply chain issues so customers can realize revenue faster.
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