Technical Operator

Job description

Technical Operator – CB5 5 crew
Warrington (monthly paid)

Salary up to £26,040 + Shift allowance + benefits.

Main Job Purpose:
The Technical Operator is responsible for the operation, repair, continuous maintenance and improvement of equipment to support the delivery of operational KPIs (Productivity, Quality, Safety, Health and Environment, Cost, Delivery, Morale, Innovation and Sustainability (PQSCDMIS)).
The Technical Operator should master the operation of a series of machines/processes within their area of the factory in order to fulfil their role. Supported by the core skills to work within an autonomous team, the Technical Operator will diligently follow the established standards of production delivery and drive continuous improvement. Safety, quality and eco-efficiency are the hallmarks of the Technical Operator, which complement an enhanced ability to analyse, problem solve and coach others.
The Technical Operator will have a basic understanding of key cost drivers in the Sourcing Unit and will grow this in line with her/his wider project management skills.

Key Skills and Responsibilities:
Technical - Knowledge and application of technical skills to Operate, Repair, Continually Maintain and Improve Equipment. This allows production targets to be met safely, at the right level of quality and on time. Full Technical Operator status is dependent on a high level of mechanical competence as defined by the skills profile.
• Understand the principles of mechanism and motion and be able to conduct changeovers, basic repairs and adjustments (e.g. Cams, slides, bearings, belts and pulleys). Utilise appropriate lubrication regimes.
• Understanding of principles and application of pneumatics in the sourcing unit; able to conduct fault finding and basic repair.
• Monitor and evaluate the condition of equipment, machinery and components through the use of instrumentation and other diagnostic techniques. Liaises with technicians to eliminate sources of contamination.

Safety - Utilise all appropriate safety and environmental procedures relating to the Sourcing Unit and allocated equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team. Understand the legal responsibility placed upon individuals.
Workplace Hazards – Full knowledge of the workplace and hazards within it. Utilise all appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment relevant to the task.

Environment - Reduce environmental impacts and costs associated with utilities, chemicals and product and operational wastes through maximizing eco-efficient operation.

Continuous Improvement - Use performance measures to identify and prioritise losses in production area. Apply rigorous Cost Deployment and the Zero loss concept to eliminate losses.

Quality - Monitors quality against set standards and reports any product and packaging faults. Detects process abnormalities quickly and takes emergency action to prevent them.

Problem Solving - Identifies, prioritises and addresses problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence. Capable and confident of using Kaizen and other improvement tools.

Decision Making – Works under limited supervision. Within the team identifies repeated problems with production and repeated causes of breakdowns and suggests how to solve these. Actively contributes to mechanical and continuous improvements. Makes decisions to minimise production loss e.g. mechanical improvements to reduce waste and within the team decisions to support effective team working.

Systems – Uses SAP and other computer systems as required by the role.
FLTs – Able to drive a fork-lift truck safely, and other vehicles, as is required by the role.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• For a technical operator to be FULLY QUALIFIED they need to possess the following skills: possess Maintenance Engineering or Mechanical Discipline at Post Apprenticeship level (as graded by national standards) or have completed Unilever Technical Operator Programme.

• DEVELOPMENT Technical Operator Level- Progress in the Technical Operator Unilever curriculum

• ENTRY Technical Operators Level – Prove the necessary aptitude to enter the Technical Operator curriculum, demonstrating basic mechanical knowledge and ability to problem solve in a factory environment.

• FULL, DEVELOPMENT and ENTRY Technical Operator level require national School leaver qualifications in
• Reading and Comprehension
• Writing
• Mathematics.
• Required to support report writing, data analysis, problem solving, mechanical calculations, leadership and coaching skills.

Experience Required:
ESSENTIAL:
• Core Engineering Skills – To operate at Full Technical Operator level must have experience in engineering skills that are necessary to do the role such as Maintenance, Bench fitting and/or machining .
• Experience of working as part of an extended team within the manufacturing sector.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

PREFERRED / DESIRABLE:
• Experience of manufacturing in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company.
• Experience as a team member within a project Management team with an awareness of project management tools and techniques. Contacts:

TO APPLY:
To apply, you must do so online using the “Apply to this job” link below. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Should you require additional information, please contact Sally Stuart, Recruitment Specialist, at
Please note that the closing date for the receipt of applications is 20.09.17