Machine Minder

Hours:                  13:00 – 21:00     37.5 hours / week Benefits:               Birthday holiday, free life assurances (2 x salary), on-site free parking, dental and optical benefit Purpose of Job: An opportunity has arisen within our Operations team.  If you have good practical skills and thrive on making an impact this could be the role for you.  The successful candidate must be willing to adjust their hours. Main Duties: Supporting the delivery of the production plan by acting as equipment operations expert Initial point of contact for equipment issues with appropriate escalation acting as the link between Production and Engineering teams. Ensuring compliance with company standards, delivering line changeovers and start-ups in a safe and timely manner Responsibility for organising; Set up and change overs of production lines including Hygiene preparation Ensuring line side spares are available to reduce downtime Line side consumables available in line with operational need Maximising the utilisation of equipment Completion of planned maintenance activities Ensure the prompt and accurate reporting of :- Machine Minder Daily Check Sheet Shift handover report Health & safety start up checks Responsibility for problem solving: identifying deadlines and priorities and escalating appropriately from established triggers solving, evaluating and monitoring any minor running conditions using correct tools and techniques referring areas of concern to the Supervisor, Shift Manager and Engineering team as required PERSON SPECIFICATION  Previous experience in a FMCG environment (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) Knowledge and experience of Health & Safety requirements and legislation Working knowledge of machinery and equipment within the department and areas PC literate Good Communicator both written and oral  Preferred Skills/Attributes Educated to GSCE level or equivalent Mechanical knowledge to NVQ level 2 Understanding of Asset care Mechanical and Electrical appreciation training