About The Role
Join Our Dynamic Onsite Engineering & Facilities Team at IPL Sittingbourne. We are excited to offer a Machine Technician role 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 for you.
Position Details:
* Schedule: 4 on 4 off – 7am – 7pm
* Location: IPL Sittingbourne – Site Based Role
* Contract Type: Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
* Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures in a clean, safe environment
* Monitor work areas to ensure safety and maintain machinery cleanliness
* Complete daily machine safety checks as per SOPs
* Lead autonomous maintenance of equipment, ensuring on and off-line activities are completed
* Communicate machine safety issues to the Engineering Team, Line Leaders, and direct reports
* Monitor yield to optimise value for IPL
* Perform product changeovers safely and efficiently, minimising downtime and identifying improvements
* Liaise clearly with Line Leaders to ensure timely machine setups and prompt changeovers
* Report machine run rate issues affecting safety or productivity to the Line Leader and Engineer immediately
* Conduct mandatory safety and food safety checks
* Perform check weights and scale calibration as trained, recording each weight accurately
* Report underweights and causations to the Line Leader and resolve issues, informing the Engineering team if problems persist
What We Are Looking For:
* FMCG experience in a production/operational environment
* Excellent practical skills with 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, able to liaise comfortably with all levels within the company
* Ability to work quickly and methodically within a team environment
* Initiative-driven and results-oriented
* Flexible to meet and deliver business needs
* High attention to detail
* Relevant Health & Safety qualification (IOSH) is desirable
* Experience with similar machinery/equipment
* Ability to challenge non-compliance to industry-leading standards
What’s in it for you?
At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we’re dynamic businesses focused on developing our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We value teamwork and collaboration to drive success. We offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* 15% Asda In-store Discount
* Paid Annual Leave Allowance – varies depending on shift pattern
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Life Assurance - 4 x annual base salary
* Health and wellbeing support service (Help@hand) with 24/7 UK-based GP access
* Grocery Aid support for colleagues and families
* Electric Vehicle Scheme*
* Asda Mobile Discount – 30% off bundles for colleagues and family
* Discounted health assessments through negotiated rates
* Asda Pet Insurance discount – up to 10%
* Mortgage advice and protection via Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB)
* Exclusive exchange rates via Asda Money (TravelEx)
* Ride-to-work scheme with Evans
* Care Concierge – Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource
Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other benefits may include private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes.
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About Us
Our purpose here at IPL, Forza & Kober is simple: we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our mission is to support Asda on their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace. Through our people we live and breathe our values and we play to our strengths, supporting each other’s development. We are committed to a fully inclusive business that represents our customers, locations and communities. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to making IPL, Forza and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career.
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