Toyota Automated Logistics
Service Technician
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Service Technician (Sainsbury’s Distribution Centre) – A Division of Vanderlande and Toyota Automated Logistics
About the Role
Vanderlande, a global leader in automated logistics solutions, partners with market giants like Sainsbury’s to optimise efficiency across airports, parcels, warehouses, and retail operations. Through innovations like "evolutions"—scalable, flexible automation—we enable businesses to thrive in dynamic environments, ensuring seamless, high-capacity logistics operations.
Your role: As a Service Technician at our Sainsbury’s Distribution Centre, you’ll maintain critical logistics infrastructure to guarantee productivity, equipment reliability, health & safety compliance, and superior operational quality. Your expertise will directly affect the output and continuity of one of the UK’s largest retail supply chains.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain top operational condition of all automated systems and installations.
- Diagnose, repair, and rectify mechanical, electrical, and control faults across conveyor systems, sortation equipment, and automated storage/retrieval systems.
- Perform malfunction troubleshooting, emergency repairs, and planned preventive maintenance (PM).
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to execute preventive, periodic, and corrective maintenance programs.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including DSE/FME risk assessments and orde Sequelize (ERP system) integration.
- Assist in improvement initiatives, such as:
- Implementing predictive maintenance software for early fault detection.
- Optimising maintenance schedules to minimise downtime.
- Train or coach junior technicians (as needed).
- Contribute to project-based solutions for continuous efficiencies in high-volume environments.
About You
Eligibility & Requirements
You must meet essential criteria to thrive in this role:
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Certified City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent above) in:
- Mechanical maintenance
- Electrical systems
- Instrumentation/control technology
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Technical-familiarity with:
- Automated warehousing, conveyor technology, or process automation.
- Mechanical processes (assets, drives, transmissions, pneumatic/hydraulic systems).
- Electrical circuits (low-voltage, motor control, relays, PLCs).
- Control systems (programmable logic controllers, sensors, vision systems).
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- Shifts-ready attitude: Willing to work flexible hours, including overnights, weekends, and bank holidays—shoulder seasons inevitably demand after-hour support.
- Experience with maintenance planning tools or systems (e.g., SAP, DSE, or facility management software).
- Commitment to health & safety compliance: adherence to Vanderlande’s HSE standards, including PPE usage, manual handling policies, and risk assessments.
Nice to Haves (Additional Assets)
While not mandatory, the following will strengthen your profile:
- Vetted experience in high-volume FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) manufacturing environments.
- Proven experience in training/coaching technicians or junior operatives.
- Hands-on knowledge of Toyota Production System principles or lean maintenance methodologies.
Keys to Success
Your rigour and teamwork will be evident in: ✔ Problem-solving – Resolving complex technical issues with speed and accuracy. ✔ Proactivity – Proactively scheduling maintenance to minimise scheduling disruptions. ✔ Stakeholder management – Fostering collaboration with colleagues (Sainsbury’s operational teams, Vanderlande’s service groups) and technical specialists.
Why Work With Us?
Career Growth & Growth With Vanderlande/Toyota Automated Logistics
We offer ontology of purpose—your impact refines UK supply chains. Progress here is transformational and tangible:
- Performance-linked pay, competitive with industry benchmarks.
- A clear career roadmap—supportive mentoring and tailored upskilling from Toyota’s fields of industry-leading engineering standards.
- Exposure to emerging technologies, including AI-driven maintenance and Industry 4.0 automation platforms.
Personal Wellbeing & Benefits
- Industry-leading medical insurance: Through Bupa, offering GP access, mental wellbeing support, and health screenings.
- YuLife membership: Wellbeing initiatives including:
- Fast-track GP appointments.
- Health & lifestyle incentives (Yucoins for wellness challenges—redeemable for vouchers or charities).
- Wellbeing tools: Online coaching, mindfulness programs, and discount partnerships with key Culture Amp platforms.
- Flexible working woobles to accommodate personal & project demands.
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Our Commitment to You
As part of Toyota Automated Logistics, you’ll connect with:
- Global impact: Join a forty billion global team merging Toyota’s rigor and innovation in logistics technology.
- Customer-centric perseverance: Our mission is to reinvent workflow processes—your insights become guides for enduring solutions. Drive value by transforming logistics challenges into scalable, client-centric advancements.
- Culture: A curious, inclusive workplace—prioritising learning + safety above all else.
- “There’s no such thing as ‘I don’t know’”: At Toyota Automated Logistics, we champion a psychological safety and curiosity in problem-solving.
- Inclusive opportunities: From diverse hiring to moving global talent across functions and borders.
Application & Next Steps
DBS disclosure mandatory** due to the operational nature of this role.
To apply, provide:
- Your degree certificate (for Level 3 or above recognition).
- Maintenance-related references or letters verifying technical know-how.
- A copy of your DBS certificate (where available), or willingness to undergo the process.
Note: We process applications on a rolling basis. Expect a call from our team in 21 days—we’re committed to swift communication.
Note on Vanderlande, Toyota Automated Logistics: This role is powered by Vanderlande’s deep domain expertise, further supported by Toyota’s engineering excellence to deliver building change drivers through distributed digital solutions.
Join us in refining warehousing of the future. Apply now and become a vital part of the national supply chain.
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