Overview
Join our team as an Automation Assistant and play a pivotal role in the monitoring, maintenance, improvement and control of our production, automation and plant operations.
Job Details
Job Title: Automation Assistant
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £32,659 PA; full-time on-site role, final salary including shift allowance of £32,659
Responsibilities
* Manage Procedures and Prioritise Safety: Oversee operating procedures, always prioritising safety.
* Achieve Production Targets: Ensure production targets are consistently met every shift.
* Start of shift checks: Ensure equipment is fit for use.
* Powering down: Safely and correctly to allow product flow faults to be rectified.
* Investigate: The reasons upon emergency stop and restart system (non-technical errors).
* Rectify time-out faults: Using the manual controllers (Pendant or HMI panel).
* Follow safety procedures: At all times and when working on or near the Automated Handling equipment, including isolation of adjoining equipment.
* Adhere to: Safe entry procedures and use of correct PPE.
* Collaborate Effectively: Maintain product flow and work closely with other teams and departments to achieve production goals through effective communication and supporting Engineers on tasks.
* Using access equipment: Safely and correctly in and around the Automated systems to rectify product flow issues.
* Performing minor repairs and refurbishment work using provided tools.
* Machine Housekeeping: Cleanliness, removal of any objects such as pallet debris to ensure product flow is not impeded.
* Reporting: Any issues to control room for action / escalation to engineers for rectification.
* Communication: Of faults and system availability, following onsite communication protocol to ensure the operation is kept informed at all times (handheld radio).
* Notifying: Error Handlers of systems faults and their locations.
* Attend shift handover meetings and toolbox talks to communicate main issues from off-going to oncoming shifts and relay concerns with Engineering colleagues.
Skills / Qualifications
* Numerate & Literate: Ability to use IT equipment.
* Self-Motivated: Able to work on own initiative.
* Auditory Comprehension: Clear spoken English and good auditory comprehension.
* Experience: In warehousing, Engineering or Automation material handling environments would be advantageous.
* Engineering interest: An interest in Engineering would be an advantage.
* Analytical: Ability to analyse situations.
* Ability to learn and retain information.
* Attitude: Positive, calm and focused under pressure.
* Conscientious: Pride in work, results-oriented and customer-focused.
* Attention to detail: Right-first-time approach with safety emphasis.
* Physically fit and able to fulfil the role.
* Manual Handling: Excellent manual handling techniques.
* Work at height: Comfortable and able to work at height safely via ladder and steps.
Essential
* Understand the need to work safely at all times adhering to safety procedures.
* Excellent thinking skills with the ability to work under pressure.
* Clear and concise communication skills with voice and radio.
* Be integral to the engineering team, responding to material flow stoppages, establishing root cause analysis to limit downtime, and communicating findings to improve machine reliability and performance.
* Willing to learn and adapt to role requirements.
* Experience of working well in a team within a fast-paced environment.
* Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
* Ability and willingness to work at height.
About ARMS Innovations Ltd
ARMS Innovations Ltd is a rapidly growing engineering company that provides world-class Asset Life-Cycle Management solutions. We leverage innovative software, a best-practice Quality Management System (QMS), and exceptional people to deliver top-tier engineering and asset life-cycle management services in highly automated environments. Our Enterprise Level Software Platform and Quality Management System offer real-time workflow automation, communication, and insights, ensuring safe and efficient operations that maximise business performance. Join us to be part of a team that is at the forefront of industry innovation and excellence.
What’s In It For You
* Full PPE provided
* Company Uniform, Tools and Devices Supplied
* Subsidised meals: Enjoy meals and complimentary hot drinks at our staff cafeteria
* Employee Appreciation: Team-selected winners receive prizes every other month
* Break-Out Area: Dedicated space for Engineering Employees
* Team Building Events: On-site events to foster team spirit
* Life Assurance
* 23 Days paid holiday
* On Successful Completion Of Your Probation Period
* Private Healthcare
* Company Pension
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Company Sick Pay
* Shift Pattern: Panam shift/days and nights as follows: 5 on (3 days 2 nights) 5 off; 4 on (2 days 2 nights) 5 off; 5 on (2 days 3 nights) 4 off
Ready to join a team that values your expertise and enthusiasm? Email your CV or get in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
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