About the Role
Join our dynamic onsite Engineering & Facilities team at IPL Sittingbourne. We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Machine Technician to become a vital part of our onsite Engineering & Facilities team at our Produce site in Sittingbourne. If you are passionate about Engineering & Facilities and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you.
Position Details
Schedule: 4 on 4 off – 7am – 7pm
Location: IPL Sittingbourne – Site Based Role
Contract Type: Permanent
Key Responsibilities
* Work to trained Standard Operating Procedures in a clean, safe environment at all times.
* Monitor work areas to ensure the workplace is safe and all machinery is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
* Ensure all daily machine safety checks are completed in line with the trained Standard Operating Procedures.
* Take Lead responsibility for autonomous maintenance of equipment on line, ensuring activities on and off line are completed.
* Provide full communication to Engineering Team, Line Leaders and direct reports on any machine run safety issues.
* Constantly monitor yield to optimise value for IPL.
* Ensure product changeovers are performed with minimal downtime but in a safe and accurate manner, seeking to identify improvements at every opportunity.
* Liaise with Line Leaders in a clear and concise manner, ensuring that machines are set up in time for the next job and avoiding high downtime.
* Report to the Line Leader and Engineer any machine run rate issues that have a detrimental effect on safety or productivity as soon as discovered.
* Ensure that all mandatory safety and food safety checks are done.
* Perform check weights and scale calibration at intervals detailed in training, recording each weight in line with internal and externally verified standards.
* Immediately report underweights and causations to Line Leader and seek to resolve. Inform the Engineering team if issues persist.
Requirements
* FMCG experience within working in a Production/Operational environment.
* Excellent practical skills with a strong mechanical aptitude.
* Educated to GCSE level A, B or C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
* Strong analytical and IT skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to comfortably liaise with all levels within the Company.
* Ability to work quickly and methodically within a team environment.
* Ability to use own initiative and be results driven.
* Ability to work flexibly to meet and deliver business needs.
* High attention to detail.
* Relevant Health & Safety qualification (IOSH) would be desirable.
* Experience of working with similar machinery or equipment.
* Ability to challenge both internal and external non‑compliance to industry leading standards.
Benefits
* 15% Asda In-store Discount
* Paid Annual Leave Allowance – varies depending on shift pattern
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Life Assurance – All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 × their annual base salary
* Help@hand – Free direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy and mental health support
* Grocery Aid – Partnered to provide a wide range of emotional, practical and financial support services
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* Asda Mobile Discount – 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add‑ons for colleagues and one of their family members
* Discounted health assessments – Negotiated rates on Self‑Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household
* Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% discount
* Mortgage Advice Bureau – fee‑free, no‑obligation mortgage and protection advice
* Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money – Better exchange rate for travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money
* Ride‑to‑work scheme – Savings across bikes, clothing and equipment
* Care Concierge – The Care Experts. Talk to us – we’re listening – Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource
* Plus, other benefits such as private healthcare, car allowances and long‑term incentive schemes depending on job band.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio‑economic background. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values, culture and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
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