pladis
biscuits and confectionery
EngineeringTechnician-Nights
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“Engineering Technician - Nights at pladis. Skills: Mechanical integrity, Electrical integrity, Planned maintenance inspections. Manufacture company product. Train, assess competencies, mentor”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve goals of the Factory; Achieve agreed specification; Cost effective manner; Safe manner; Right first time; Safe factory environment; Improved ongoing cost; Consistent and improving plant reliability
Industry & Context.
Problem solving techniques
Work 12-hour shifts fixed nights, Pitman shift pattern, Flexibility of working hours
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Mechanical comprehension skills, Electrical comprehension skills, Fault finding skills, Data analysis & interpretation skills, Risk assessment trained, Permit to work trained, Ability to train effectively, Technical report writing ability, Full understanding of safe working practices and relevant legislation, Numerical ability, Literacy, Dexterity, Ability to follow instructions, Accuracy/attention to detail, Knowledge of COSHH, Basic PC skills, Problem solving techniques, Influencing skills
Nice to Have
Sophisticated PLC Skills
What You'll Do.
Manufacture company product
Input into team action plans
Accountability for mechanical integrity
Accountability for electrical integrity
Carry out planned maintenance inspections
Manage maintenance schedules
Overhaul and repair plant
Complete stores requisitions
Expedite deliveries with suppliers
Supervise plant conditions
Deliver plant reliability
Monitor PPM conformance
Monitor engineering planning
Report performance matters
Present breakdown data
Carry out safety checks
Report plant performance
Communicate non-conformance issues
Manage engineering duties
Apply waste minimisation
Apply energy consumption
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work effectively with others; Work with production team; Collaborate with colleagues
Communication Scope
Confident communication style
Full Job Description
Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you. As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits. To succeed at pladis you need to be **purpose-led** , **resilient** and **positive** to succeed here because we expect pace and **agility** , we insist on **collaboration** and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact Click “Apply” to get started. **Why join the team?** This is an opportunity for a highly responsible and confident individual to take on a highly visible role at our Carlisle site; providing full Technical Engineering support to the production function under the leadership of the Area Engineering Manager and working alongside the production team. **What will this role achieve?** The role plays a vital part of our fast-paced manufacturing operations team in Carlisle! Your primary aim will be to understand and contribute to achieving the goals of the Factory by efficiently carrying out any assigned operations or tasks. We work effectively with others as part of a large team of varying levels of seniority who together possess all the skills to convert product on an hour-by-hour basis aligning with quality, safety and any other legislative requirements. Occasionally, we may ask you to cover other Engineering Technicians when they are away from work, including those on different shifts. Additionally, stand in for chargehands and AEMs **What will be your key results?** Primarily, to
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