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Join Our Dynamic Onsite Engineering & Facilities Team at IPL Sittingbourne! We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Machine Technician to become a vital part of our onsite Engineering & Facilities Team at our Produce site in Sittingbourne. If you are passionate about Engineering & Facilities and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!
Job Responsibility:
Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures in a clean, safe environment
Monitor work areas to ensure safety and maintain machinery cleanliness
Complete daily machine safety checks as per SOPs
Lead autonomous maintenance of equipment, ensuring on and off-line activities are completed
Communicate machine safety issues to the Engineering Team, Line Leaders, and direct reports
Monitor yield to optimise value for IPL
Perform product changeovers safely and efficiently, minimising downtime and identifying improvements
Liaise clearly with Line Leaders to ensure timely machine setups and prompt changeovers
Report machine run rate issues affecting safety or productivity to the Line Leader and Engineer immediately
Conduct mandatory safety and food safety checks
Perform check weights and scale calibration as trained, recording each weight accurately
Report underweights and causations to the Line Leader and resolve issues, informing the Engineering team if problems persist
Requirements:
FMCG experience in a production/operational environment
Excellent practical skills with strong mechanical aptitude
Educated to GCSE level A, B, or C (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Strong analytical and IT skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills, able to liaise comfortably with all levels within the company
Ability to work quickly and methodically within a team environment
Initiative-driven and results-oriented
Flexible to meet and deliver business needs
High attention to detail
Relevant Health & Safety qualification (IOSH) is desirable
Experience with similar machinery/equipment
Ability to challenge non-compliance to industry-leading standards
Nice to have:
Relevant Health & Safety qualification (IOSH)
What we offer:
15% Asda In-store Discount
Paid Annual Leave Allowance
Enhanced pension scheme
Life Assurance - 4 x annual base salary
Help@hand - Free health and wellbeing support service
Grocery Aid - emotional, practical, and financial support services
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off
Discounted health assessments
Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount
Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - fee-free mortgage and protection advice
Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money
Ride-to-work scheme
Care Concierge - Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource