Repack Technician

Wincanton Logistics ,
Wigan, Greater Manchester
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Role Overview An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Multi skilled Shift Technician who will be based at the prestigious HJ Heinz site in Wigan. The position is to cover the maintenance of the Company’s Repack operational and NDC automation equipment. This line will deliver 10.5 million packs of product per annum, utilising hi-tech bespoke production line technology. Total flexibility will be required in respect of shift working and applicants must be available to work across 7 days. The shift patterns and rota etc will be discussed at interview. The position will report directly to the Engineering Team Leader. Who are we? Wincanton is a leading third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. With over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do, and our mission is “to make our customers business’s better, every day.” How will you contribute? The primary aim is to systematically maintain and support the print registered film line to enable agreed operational up time. Contributing to the provision of advice and expertise in electrical and mechanical systems to ensure conformity with statutory safety requirements. Carrying out continuous improvement work meeting agreed timescales, quality standards and KPIs. Identifying and raising defects as a result of plant surveillance and monitoring, advising on priority defects in designated areas of responsibility, using root cause analysis techniques. Investigating plant failure or deterioration, recommending and carrying out remedial action. Monitoring the effectiveness of remedial maintenance or improvement work. Supporting the maintenance of plant history and statutory records as required by providing the company’s in-house management system “workmate” with all requisite data. Identifying the need for improvements to engineering plant and recommending solutions. Contributing to the quality improvement process, with the ethos of getting it right first time. Adopting a continuous improvement methodology whilst implementing preventative maintenance objectives. Maintain housekeeping standards within the operational environment and throughout the Repack department based at the Distribution Centre. What will you bring? Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels. Ability to work with cross functional teams. Must be able to work on own initiative. Multi-skilled with knowledge of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic components and systems Must have a passion for Continuous Improvement and be able to evidence expertise in this area. Willingness and ability to share knowledge and train others to up skill as required. Flexible approach to all tasks undertaken and changes in work patterns Sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and practices with total commitment to site specific Safe Systems of Work. Knowledge of Lean Processes and their applications would be an advantage. The production line will incorporate: Induct conveyer system, pallet lift tables PRF shrink-wrap and tunnel In line palletiser and in line auto shrink-wrapper Tray packer Palletisation of finished packs onto various pallet builds Pallet wrapper Pallet and associated conveying Labelling of trays and pallets Experience in several of the above will be a distinct advantage. Ideally would hold as a minimum, one or more of the following qualifications: ONC or HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Apprentice time served in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. NVQ level 3 Mechanical or Electrical. Modern Apprenticeship, i.e. NVQ. City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering relevant to factory production activity. EITB (Engineering Industry Training Board) engineering training. What do we offer? We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including; company pension scheme, annual leaves with the option to buy more, share incentive plan, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking, onsite canteen much more Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment. Apply Now If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result, you should submit your CV as soon as possible Note to recruitment agencies: we prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We’ll be in touch if we need you. By applying you agree to Wincanton’s terms of use, click here to review https://careers.wincanton.co.uk/terms.html This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89947052

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