Shift Manager

KION Group

EllistownunknownPosted Jul 23, 2026
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About the role

Logistics Is Our Business. People Are Our Passion

Dematic didn't become an intralogistics innovator overnight. It happened thanks to the drive, creative thinking, and dedication of our team members.

Dematic is a global engineering company that designs, builds, & life cycle supports logistics solutions that optimize material & information flow - from receiving to shipping, within the four walls of the factory, warehouse, or distribution centre.

When you join our team, you will be empowered to think big and take charge of your career; allowing you to shape your future as you tackle some of the toughest technical and logistical challenges around. We need your tech savvy and innovative approach to help us continue to transform the industry with world-class, leading-edge solutions.

We offer:

The Offer

Highly competitive salary and benefits

Pension contributions matched up to 10%

A great working environment

Working with advanced technologies

Encourage ment of new ideas & innovations

Empowerment & project ownership

Future-oriented projects with leading brands

Hands on training & skills development

Domestic and international career opportunities

Good work/home life balance

Cycle to work scheme

Reward and recognition scheme

Dematic rewards

Tasks and Qualifications:

Working for a globally recognised customer the role demands the dedication and professionalism Dematic Customer Services is synonymous for in the industry. As a Shift Manager you will be...

Mak ing your impact

To Managing the shift team in day-to-day activities.

To lead from the front and manage customer expectations

To maintain, repair and support the equipment detailed within the agreed Dematic scope of contract on the Customers site.

Primarily ensuring delivery to both Dematic and the Customer’s expectations with the aim of achieving KPI targets at all times.

Undertake AMHE equipment servicing in accordance with the quality standards and time schedules as set out in the equipment manuals

To undertake scheduled repairs in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standard practices

Diagnosis of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic / PLC / PC faults and subsequent repairs

Prioritise system faults

Compliance with Health & Safety legislation at all times

Ensure quality of output at all times

To accurately record all work undertaken

Involvement in continuous improvement and enhancement opportunities

Maintain product flow at all times

Ensure on-site spares are kept to optimum levels

Represent the company in a professional manner at all times and maintain customer relations

Adherence to the Quality processes and procedures as set out by the company

Fully interact with the customer in day to day activities

To fully embrace and ensure delivery of key staff processes:

Team and individual attendance

Staff discipline

Staff development identified through Staff Dialogue (appraisal)

Monitor and steer third party support contracts to ensure delivery of key service KPI’s

Fully interact with other engineering team leaders to ensure consistency across shifts and best practice is shared

Be a path of escalation and control during breakdown situations

Contributing to the team

ONC in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

IOSH working safely (desirable)

Experience in previously managing a team (desirable)

Foundation qualifications in people management (desirable)

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic technical manuals & drawings

Basic understanding of control systems and problem solving techniques

Basic understanding of PLC equipment

Working at height experience and willingness

Previous experience of working with various conveyor systems

Good level of PC literacy

Understanding of pre-preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules

Working knowledge of FEM and BS standards governing the automated warehouse industry

Have a continuous improvement mentality

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