Location: Dover Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM (flexibility required for occasional production demand). 38 hours per week.
Pay: £25,688 P/A
We are thrilled to collaborate with our esteemed Dover-based client, a company with a rich legacy spanning over 100 years. Renowned globally for their commitment to excellence, they manufacture high-quality, luxury products that set the standard in their industry.
Job Purpose: To ensure the effective operation of machinery to meet production deadlines by maintaining equipment, solving problems, and finding solutions.
Main Activities:
Machine Operation & Maintenance
Set up and operate packaging machinery and all related line equipment to deliver quality and output that meets or exceeds requirements.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of production machinery and equipment.
Repair and report production machinery breakdowns in a timely manner.
Production Support
Collaborate with the production team to ensure the achievement of the production plan and associated customer commitments.
Communicate effectively with production teams and Section Leaders to achieve targets.
Participate in new product testing and trials.
Continuous Improvement
Actively seek and implement ways to improve processes and performance.
Ensure the correct use of systems to facilitate appropriate processes.
Train others in best practices, including temporary technical support and colleagues.
Safety & Cleanliness
Promote a safe working environment and maintain contamination-free work areas.
Training & Development
Undertake training suited to abilities to expand knowledge and skills.
Person Specification:
Knowledge/Expertise:
Experience in setting up, operating, maintaining, and repairing production machinery.
Familiarity with hotmelt systems, vision/camera systems, labelling machinery, and general packaging machinery.
Proven mechanical skills and general maintenance expertise.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to quickly attain these skills through training and experience is also acceptable.
Interpersonal Skills:
Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
Strong problem-solving skills and a self-motivated, organised approach.
A team player who can also work independently, demonstrating reliability and conscientiousness.
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Benefits:
Competitive salary.
5 weeks annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.
Pension scheme:
Life insurance (2x annual salary).
Retail discount scheme, including discounted gym memberships.
Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to Mental Health First Aiders.
Free on-site parking.
We're looking for someone who is a true team player, proactive in their approach, excels at problem-solving, and thrives on constructive feedback. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
