Overview
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!
Schedule: 4 on 4 off - 7am - 7pm
Location: IPL Sittingbourne - Site Based Role
Contract Type: Permanent
Responsibilities
* Work to trained Standard Operating Procedures in a clean, safe environment at all times. Monitor work areas to ensure safety and maintain machinery to a high standard of cleanliness. Ensure all daily machine safety checks are completed in line with SOPs. Take lead responsibility for autonomous maintenance of equipment on line and off line.
* Provide full communication to the 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 while maintaining safety and accuracy; seek improvements at every opportunity.
* Liaise with Line Leaders in a clear and concise manner. Ensure machines are set up in time for the next job to achieve prompt changeovers and avoid high downtime.
* Report to the Line Leader and Engineer any machine run‑rate issues that adversely affect safety or productivity as soon as the issues are discovered.
* Ensure all mandatory safety and food‑safety checks are performed. Conduct weight checks and scale calibration at intervals detailed in training, recording each weight in line with internal and external standards. Immediately report underweight issues and causations to Line Leader and seek resolution; inform Engineering team if issues persist.
Qualifications
* FMCG experience within a Production/Operational environment.
* Excellent practical skills with a strong mechanical aptitude.
* Educated to GCSE level A, B or C in Maths and English (or equivalent).
* Strong analytical and IT skills (includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
* Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise comfortably 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) desirable.
* Experience working with similar machinery/equipment.
* Ability to challenge 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 colleagues receive life assurance of 4 × their annual base salary.
* Help@hand – free, direct access to health and wellbeing support, including unlimited video consultations with a UK‑based GP 24/7, physiotherapy and mental health support.
* Grocery Aid – support services for colleagues and families.
* Electric Vehicle Scheme.
* Asda Mobile Discount – 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add‑ons for colleagues and one family member.
* Discounted health assessments – exclusive BUPA rates for self‑pay assessments.
* Asda Pet Insurance discount – up to 10% discount.
* Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) – fee‑free, no‑obligation mortgage and protection advice.
* Exclusive exchange rates via Asda Money – better exchange rate for travel money through Asda Travel Money.
* Ride‑to‑work scheme – savings on bikes, clothing and equipment.
* Care Concierge resource – support for personal and family care needs.
* Additional benefits depending on job band, including private healthcare, car allowances and long‑term incentive schemes.
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