#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:
1. 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
2. Completion of dynamic risk assessments
3. Start of shift checks ensuring equipment is fit for use
4. Powering down safely and correctly to allow product flow faults to be rectified
5. Investigate the reasons and re-start the system after an emergency stop (non-technical errors)
6. Rectify time-out faults using the manual controllers (Pendant or HMI panel)
7. Using access equipment in and around the system to rectify product flow issues
8. 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
9. Communication of faults and system availability
10. 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
11. Shift Handover Meetings – main issues throughout the shift to be communicated
12. 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
13. Numerate, Literate and verbal communication
14. Basic PC skills
15. Able and responsible to work on own initiative
16. Ability to work at height via ladder or steps
17. Positive Attitude
18. Results Orientated
19. Customer Focused
20. Physically able to fulfil the role
21. Experience in a warehousing, engineering or automation environment would be advantageous
#Important behaviours to have in line with our company values
22. Appreciation – Recognises the achievement of others
23. Creativity – Is resourceful and innovative
24. Courage – Willing to learn and try new things
25. Openness – Always approachable and helpful
26. Reliability – Consistently gives their best
#Company benefits
27. KNAPP will contribute up to 6% pension
28. Private healthcare, including optical, dental and hearing cover
29. Life Assurance
30. Cash-back Health care scheme, including private medical excess cover
31. Benefit portal offering lifestyle discounts, including a training portal
32. Employee assistance programme
33. Ride-to-Work
34. Employee referral scheme
35. Employee of the Quarter awards
Tips for applicants
Are you looking for new challenges? Do your eyes sparkle with enthusiasm when you talk about your specialist area? Do you gladly take on responsibility? Are you able to grasp complex issues? Are you brave enough to take new paths and do you view changes as exciting opportunities?
Then apply now! We look forward to getting to know you.
Here are a few tips for a successful application.
Complete + online + authentic = good chances
Complete
The following documents are important to us:
36. Cover letter (please indicate your core areas in the case of speculative applications)
37. CV (résumé) in tabular format
38. Diploma certificates and evidence of professional experience
Online
Please only apply via our application tool.
Tip: Apply for current vacancies to maximize your chances. In the case of speculative applications, it can take some time before we have an appropriate offer for you.
Authentic
Once you have completed the first two steps, you are a good deal closer to your new job. If your educational and professional backgrounds fit one of our job opportunities we will invite you to an interview in person.
The interview is the most important part of the application process. Above all, we look for authenticity. During the interview, we will find out whether our expectations match each other and whether a long-term cooperation can be formed.
Application process
1. Apply online
2. Confirmation of receipt sent
3. Human Resources and specific department look at your documents
4. If we like what we see: invitation to an interview in person
5. The excitement builds: first interview in person
6. If necessary: second interview in person
7. Do we fit well together? Welcome to KNAPP!
To ensure a speedy application process, please only apply via our application tool. After submitting your application you will receive a confirmation of receipt.
Information
KNAPP U.K. Limited Street Great Britain Fulltime Display in PDF formatDisplay in PDF format Apply nowApply now