Job Title Site Automation Engineer Location Faversham, ME13 7TW GB (Main)
Job Description
About the role
Location: Faversham
Salary: £52,997 + shift allowance which will be applicable following probationary period
Shift Patterns: 4 on 4 off shifts - you will work a rolling pattern of 4 days 6am–6pm and 4 nights 6pm-6am
We are seeking an experienced, multi-skilled Electrical or Mechanical Engineer to join our Site Maintenance Team to provide first-class engineering for on-site machinery. As a Site Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining the site and site sortation system. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the heart of our busy operation, ensuring a 100% safety standard is embedded in everything you do.
This role is vital in ensuring that all engineering activities support the strategic objectives of the business, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
What’s in it for you
Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special…
1. 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
2. 23 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (rising with length of service)
3. Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
4. Company Pension and Life Assurance (up to 4 times salary)
5. Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
6. Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
7. A wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
8. Cycle to work scheme
9. Plus much, much more: Why work for us? | Gist Limited
What you’ll be doing
10. Performing all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on site automation systems, ensuring work is completed in line with required standards and documentation to maintain optimal site performance.
11. Responding to breakdowns and reactive maintenance requests promptly, safely, and to a high standard.
12. Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults accurately across automation systems and wider site infrastructure.
13. Taking a proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements in systems and processes.
14. Conducting both reactive and proactive repairs and improvement works across the site, including plant and equipment.
15. Accurately recording all maintenance activities and equipment downtime in the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring clear communication of technical information and outstanding work to other shifts and relevant managers.
What you’ll need
16. City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in a relevant engineering discipline
17. Strong understanding of automation systems and experience with PLCs and logic systems
18. 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification – if you do not have this training will be provided
19. Experience working with conveyor and sortation machinery
20. Familiarity with CMMS platforms and maintenance documentation
21. Previous experience in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment
22. Experience working in a unionised organisation
23. Proven ability to identify and evaluate technical issues and risks, and develop innovative solutions
Why Gist?
At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical.
Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact.
We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Apply today to start your journey with Gist!
Don’t delay, we may close applications early if we receive a high number of responses.
Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.
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Recruiter MacDonald, Lynsey (Recruitment Advisor - People, Safety & Culture)