#Job Summary
The Automation Assistant will be required to carry out the preparation, operational and rectification tasks listed below on the Automated Materials Handling Equipment.
#Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Follow safety procedures when working on and around the Automated Mechanical Handling Equipment, such as isolation of adjoining equipment, and following the "safe entry procedure"& use of correct PPE
* Completion of dynamic risk assessments
* Start of shift checks ensuring equipment is fit for use
* Powering down safely and correctly to allow product flow faults to be rectified
* Investigate the reasons and re-start the system after an emergency stop (non-technical errors)
* Rectify time-out faults using the manual controllers (Pendant or HMI panel)
* Using access equipment in and around the system to rectify product flow issues
* Machine Housekeeping (cleanliness), removal of any objects that would interfere with product flow, such as pallet debris and cling film, to ensue product flow is not impeded
* Communication of faults and system availability
* Follow the onsite communication protocol to ensure the operation is kept informed of all issue. Use of a communication method is provided for this use. Issue or escalate issues to the engineers for rectification
* Shift Handover Meetings - main issues throughout the shift to be communicated
* Further communications to be translated via the shift handover, i.e. toolbox talks, meeting with Engineering colleagues, to enable the Automation assistant to relay any concerns and/or problems within the Automated Materials Handling equipment
#Skills, Qualifications and experience
* Numerate, Literate and verbal communication
* Basic PC skills
* Able and responsible to work on own initiative
* Ability to work at height via ladder or steps
* Positive Attitude
* Results Orientated
* Customer Focused
* Physically able to fulfil the role
* Experience in a warehousing, engineering or automation environment would be advantageous
#Important behaviours to have in line with our company values
* Appreciation – Recognises the achievement of others
* Creativity – Is resourceful and innovative
* Courage – Willing to learn and try new things
* Openness – Always approachable and helpful
* Reliability – Consistently gives their best
#Company benefits
* KNAPP will contribute up to 6% pension
* Private healthcare, including optical, dental and hearing cover
* Life Assurance
* Cash-back Health care scheme, including private medical excess cover
* Benefit portal offering lifestyle discounts
* Access to Pinktum for a variety of training courses
* Employee assistance programme
* Ride-to-Work
* Employee referral scheme
* Employee of the Quarter awards