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Engineering Assistant

Birmingham, United Kingdom Full time

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Alliance Healthcare, a Cencora company, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to delivering on that purpose.

We are excited to announce the opening of our brand-new, state-of-the-art Central Logistics Centre (CLC). This cutting-edge facility features advanced automation systems and robotics designed to revolutionise the way we supply pharmaceutical and health products to our customers. At the heart of this innovation is the Engineering Assistant, a key role focused on ensuring the seamless operation of these advanced systems.

Reporting to the CLC Operational Team Leader and working closely with the KNAPP engineering team, the Engineering Assistant will play a pivotal role in maintaining equipment functionality, troubleshooting issues, and supporting the operation of our highly automated systems. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team.

Location: Gravelly, Birmingham

Hours: Full Time, Shift to be Discussed

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities

  • Read, understand, and adhere to site risk assessments.

  • Contribute to risk assessment reviews to maintain a safe working environment.

  • Follow safety procedures, including isolation of equipment and correct PPE use.

  • Safely use access equipment to rectify product flow issues.

  • Maintain equipment cleanliness and housekeeping.

  • Identify, investigate, and document issues, proposing best practices for resolution.

  • Rapidly resolve technical issues to minimise disruptions, including basic repairs or escalation to KNAPP engineers.

  • Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are consistently followed and report non-compliance.

  • Undertake training and ensure competence for assigned tasks.

  • Advise others on hazards and accident prevention.

  • Maintain knowledge of protective measures, risk assessments, and safety protocols.

  • Embrace change with a positive attitude and seek opportunities to improve performance.

  • Act as a bridge between stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment and efficiency.

  • Respond promptly to minimise customer delivery impacts and ensure repetitive issues are addressed with remedial actions.

  • Plan and organise daily workload effectively.

  • Perform general engineering duties, including shift checks, fault rectifications, and safe equipment shutdowns.

  • Prioritise maintaining operational flow unless health and safety risks take precedence.

  • Respond to alerts or anomalies, escalate issues to control room or KNAPP engineers.

  • Communicate faults, system availability, and resolutions to relevant teams.

  • Participate in shift handover meetings to ensure smooth operational transitions.

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Skills and Experience

Knowledge and Skills

  • Previous experience in warehouse engineering or automation environments is advantageous.

  • Familiarity with machinery, warehouse management systems (WMS), and automated technologies.

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

  • High attention to detail and visual accuracy.

  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple departments.

Essential Requirements

  • Flexible attitude to work and willingness to adapt to operational needs.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to respond promptly to multiple requests.

  • Comfortable working in a warehouse environment, including standing and walking for extended periods.

  • Ability to work in varying temperatures and lift/move materials as needed.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.

  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including shifts.

What Cencora offers

​Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned