We are Farnell Global.  The fast and reliable 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 trades as Farnell in Europe, Newark in North America, and element14 throughout Asia Pacific.  It also sells direct to consumers through a network of resellers, and our CPC business in the UK.

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.

Job Summary:

In this role you will be working under a facilities supervisor who has over 7 years experience within Farnell. You will collaborate with an extended team of technician and environmental control operatives.  In this role you will be 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?

Along with offering a competitive salary package, we also offer:

• A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.
• A strong open door policy within management
• 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 & Car salary sacrifice 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).
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and performs electrical control and mechanical repair on forklifts, and other related automated warehouse equipment.
• May performs plumbing, painting and carpentry throughout the facility.
• 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.
• 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.

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; lifiting 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.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

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 – [email protected], Asia applicants - [email protected], EMEA applicants - [email protected]. 

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