Technical Operators

Job description

JOB TITLE: Technical Operators, Leeds – full & part-time opportunities available

SALARY: Starting at £20,670 per annum + £10,803 shift allowance

To a maximum of £23,853 per annum + £12,463 shift allowance

SHIFT PATTERN: 12 hour shifts, 2 x day shifts, 2 x night shift, 4 days off.

BENEFITS: 25 days holiday, BUPA Healthcare, Pension

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

As our volume demands are increasing we are looking for talented, passionate, highly-motivated people to fill our vacancies and gaps across the Leeds Sourcing Unit. Reporting to the Operations Leaders, this role forms part of a room team who are individually and collectively responsible for the safe and efficient operation of packing line equipment, ensuring products are available on the shelves, when our consumers want them – exceeding expectations with superior standards of quality.

JOB SUMMARY

· Knowledge and application of technical skills to operate machinery safely and effectively in order to meet the production plan.
· Conduct cleaning and lubrication as required.
· Possesses a basic knowledge of the principals of mechanism, motion and pneumatics.
· Work to and maintain cleaning and checking standards of machinery.
· Understands properties of materials being handled; performs correct adjustment and setting.
· Proactively works with Professional Maintenance and Quality Control staff to achieve zero breakdowns and zero defects.
· Carry out product and process changeovers/wash-outs to maintain quality standards whilst minimising the impact to the production plan.

The successful applicant will also be responsible for the following areas:

Safety, Workplace Hazards, Environment, Quality, Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving.

KEY REQUIREMENTS;

· Minimum education level;

§ GSCE/O-level, or equivalent, in Maths and English

§ Good IT skills: Able to use Microsoft Office Packages & experience of SAP

§ Basic Mechanical Training

· IIdeally previous experience in Production and/or Maintenance of a semi-automated production line or Apprenticed Trained

· Knowledge of practical methods, techniques and work process gained through some technical training to deliver focus improvements within their area. Knowledge and experience of applying problem solving tools such as 5W1H, 5WHY, 5S to deliver focused improvements within their area using the Kaizen process.

· Knowledge and insight of work processes. e.g. Attention to detail of allocating Line Losses; Accessing and complying with Product Specifications, correct ordering and use of materials, gained through comprehensive technical training and work experience.

· Experience of basic mechanical skills to be able to carry out maintenance tasks of multiple semi-automated production line equipment (Clean, Inspect, Lubrication and Refastening tasks). Experience of developing an Autonomous Maintenance programme to deliver zero breakdowns due to lack of basic conditions by identifying and tagging problems. Capable of using problem solving tools to develop practical solutions and improvements via Kaizens.

· The person has a bias for action and is capable of influencing and working within multi-disciplinary teams (Operations, Engineering, Safety, Quality & Logistics) to improve the line's Key Performing Indicators.

· Capable as acting as a Leader within their area and confident of providing concise feedback on performance in Daily Review Meetings. Can perform under limited supervision and can make decisions to minimize production losses and nurtures team working.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Unilever is a global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods company in the UK and Ireland. We are already on target to achieve our huge ambition to double the size of our business globally whilst reducing our environmental impact. We are growing our business and also doing what is right for our consumers, community and environment. We are developing brands for people's lives today and for the changing environment tomorrow - making sustainable living commonplace.

Working at Unilever means that you get to take part in this exciting journey and work with amazing people who are really passionate about our large portfolio of famous brands. We want to improve billions of lives and you too can join us in making a sustainable difference.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Online Application >> Digital Interview >> Face to Face Interview >> Job Offer

Please note: As part of the job application, you will be asked to complete a brief online application form. Completion of the form is required in order to be considered. Please allow yourself enough time to complete the application form as when filled out partially or not at all it may adversely affect the progress of your application. Please be aware that you will have to complete the form at once as you will be unable to return to it later.