Job Title: Control Technician
Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud to see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Engineering Team could be the perfect next step for you to build a unique career in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials, with 41,500 team members across 90 countries and 300 sites, providing a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and encourage you to bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as we achieve more together in a safe and inclusive environment.
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Can you say ‘yes’ to the following?
* Do you prioritize safety in your work?
* Are you flexible in your approach?
* Do you enjoy working in a busy engineering environment?
As our Control Technician, your goal will be to maximize plant and process availability, ensuring they operate effectively, efficiently, and safely.
What you’ll be doing…
* Equipment Failures: Conduct effective fault finding and problem resolution on complex systems to maintain plant efficiency.
* Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies to maintain a safe environment.
* Budget Control: Support financial control procedures to keep track of current spend versus budget.
* Continuous Improvement: Engage actively in plant continuous improvement activities.
* Physical Infrastructure: Support maintenance of site infrastructure, buildings, and equipment, reporting issues and performing remedial repairs where possible.
* Resource Utilisation: Use time effectively by focusing on notifications, work orders, and predictive tools like thermal imaging.
A full role profile is available upon request from HR/Talent Acquisition.
What we’d love for you to have:
We value your attitude, behaviors, and values. A willingness to learn and adapt is essential.
Additional advantages include:
* Time-served multi-skilled engineer with HNC qualification or equivalent experience, with strong technical knowledge of PLCs, drives, networks, and mechanics.
* Flexibility to undertake tasks within your capability (training provided).
* Proactive mindset and good planning skills.
We'll provide:
* Enhanced holiday pay — 33 days including bank holidays, with options to purchase more
* 16 weeks of company sick pay after 3 months
* Group income protection
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
* Life assurance — 4x annual salary
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* Staff bonus scheme
* Career progression routes
* Employee assistance program
* Westfield Health cash plan
* Perkbox benefits
* Costco membership
* Wickes employee purchase scheme
* On-site gyms
* Wellbeing initiatives and mental health first aiders
* Car salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* On-site car charging points
What happens next?
We appreciate your time and will respond to your application as soon as possible.
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