Front End Shift Technician

• To operate can manufacturing equipment in order to achieve plant KPI targets
• To maintain the equipment within their area of responsibility in such a condition that quality standards are maintained and downtime is minimized
• To carry out the required quality checks within their area of responsibility and to take the necessary corrective actions and report any non-conformities to the Team Leader and the relevant department
• To maximise production and minimise spoilage during the manufacturing process
• To carry out the necessary safe repairs to equipment as and when required
• To carry out the set up checks that may follow maintenance work
• To report potential problems to the Shift Manager or relevant Department Heads
• To maintain the housekeeping to an exemplary standard and in a safe condition throughout the plant
• To maintain safe working practices and comply with any legal environmental and safety requirements and/or checks
• On maintenance days, carry out the repairs, preventive maintenance, etc. as directed by the Engineering Department
• Use of ancillary equipment i.e. fork trucks (following relevant official training) to perform production line or other duties
• To promote quality improvement and preventative actions by involvement in continuous improvement activities to meet the KPI objectives
• Ensure that proper and safe systems of working and means of avoiding dangerous, or potentially hazardous conditions, are adopted
• Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties as and when required or instructed
• Cleaning service facilities after use, i.e. canteen, washroom etc
• Reworking HFI pallets, and re-sampling of HFI pallets
• To maintain the quality standards as required by the company
• To maintain the production requirements of the Plant and minimise spoilage
• To have good communications with management and fellow workers, reporting quality defects, unsafe conditions, manufacturing difficulties, ideas for improvements, etc
• To work safely at all times and to report unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor immediately
• To co-operate with relevant environmental, health & Safety legislation and the companies’ environmental, health & Safety management systems and standards
• Commit to working maintenance days

• 5 GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English
• Recognised Time Served Apprenticeship
• ONC / HNC Qualification or equivalent
• English written and verbal
• Basic Computer Skills
• Apprenticeship in a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering discipline
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety work practises
• Experience of preventative and planned maintenance on production equipment
• Have experience of working on production machinery
• Experience of repairing spare parts for production machinery
• The ability and willingness to assist with breakdowns and line conversions
• Can demonstrate the ability to work precisely with strong attention to detail
• A team player with strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work alone under their own initiative
• The ability to work well under pressure and organise and prioritise their work load
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and thoroughly
• A basic knowledge of quality and hygiene systems would be advantageous
• Possess an enthusiastic and proactive, goal orientated approach
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending training courses as and when required
• Flexibility or willingness to travel to other locations

A basic knowledge of quality and hygiene systems would be advantageous

• Private health care
• contributory pension scheme
• life assurance
• employee assistance programme
• annual bonus (subject to achievement of set KPIs)