Job Title: Shift Control Engineer
Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Engineering Team could be the perfect next opportunity 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 and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
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Can you say ‘yes’?...
* Do you like to work as part of a busy team?
* Do you have health and safety as a priority?
* Do you work with the customer in mind?
* Do you have a strong eye for detail?
As a Shift Control Engineer, you will maximize the availability of the plant and processes, and ensure they operate effectively, efficiently and safely with a behavioral commitment to the Knauf family values..
What you’ll be doing…
* Carry out effective, efficient fault finding and problem resolution to root cause where possible on a wide range of complex systems in a continuous process environment so that they maintain the plant to deliver the target operating efficiencies.
* You will be the lead for your area to ensure documentation is available and up to date and a routine software backup/comparison is completed and stored correctly.
* Be the key contact point for any projects or modifications in your area.
* Apply, and ensure compliance, with the Company’s Health & Safety and Environmental Policy and Procedures so that a safe and secure environment is maintained.
* Support the Engineering group by following all financial control procedures so that the Engineering Team has an accurate and up to date picture of current spend vs. budget.
* Actively engage in plant CI activities.
* Support the Engineering Manager in keeping the Site, buildings and fabric, physical infrastructure and Manufacturing and Assembly assets and equipment, in a well maintained and safe condition.
* Ensure effective utilization of the shift craftsman.
A full role profile is available upon request
What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviours and values. If you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.
If you have any of the following – this would be an added advantage:
* Time served multi skilled engineer ideally with HNC qualification in a Technical discipline or suitable knowledge through experience.
* A strong technical knowledge of PLC’s, Drives, Networks & Mechanics.
* Rockwell (Allen Bradley) Logix PLC’s
* Power flex / Ultra Drives
* Good Mechanical grounding
* Devicenet / Ethernet
* Experienced in the application of Health & Safety procedures with an understanding of the principles of Employment and Safety at Work Legislation & PUWER Regulations.
We'll provide:
* Enhanced Holiday Pay – 33 days including bank holidays plus the opportunity to purchase more
* 16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service
* Group Income Protection
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages
* Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary
* Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
* Staff Bonus Scheme
* Career Progression Routes
* Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
* Westfield Health Cash Plan
* Perkbox
* Access to 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 that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process, so we will reply to your application ASAP.
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