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Are You Ready to Drive Innovation in Automation?
Do you have a passion for engineering and automation? Are you looking to work with globally recognized brands and see your innovative solutions come to life in the real world?
If yes, then look no further! We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Controls & Automation Specialist to join our team at our Folkestone Plant. This role is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in a fast-paced, automated FMCG environment. If you thrive on improving performance through advanced controls and automation, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do:
Drive Site Performance:
Utilize your skills to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and ensure the highest quality standards across the site. Control System Management:
Oversee all control systems including Siemens, Schneider, MES, and POKA. Execute process improvements and ensure regular backups and maintenance. Health & Safety Compliance:
Adhere to and promote all corporate, health, safety, and environmental standards including ATEX and COSHH. Support and Train:
Assist in training staff on site control and process systems, ensuring documentation and knowledge transfer for system upgrades. Key Responsibilities: Enhance controls and automation to boost performance across all areas. Prioritize and execute control improvements based on plant needs and production availability. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment. Support corporate strategies and departmental targets such as TPM and LEAN. Education & Experience: Essential:
Extensive experience in an automated FMCG environment, working with processing and packaging machinery, and control systems (Siemens, E&H, etc.). Qualifications:
Mechanical and electrical qualifications (City & Guilds or NVQ L3 equivalent). Proven experience in reactive, planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance. Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and SMED projects. Familiarity with COSHH regulations. We are looking for an individual with a proactive, “can-do” attitude towards problem-solving, strong communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels and can be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. Detailed problem-solving skills with formal techniques like Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma (yellow or green belt preferred) are highly desirable. What We Offer: Competitive Package:
Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, a pension matched up to 9%, and a discretionary annual bonus. Benefits:
Life assurance cover and membership of a health cash plan. Career Growth:
A fantastic opportunity to work with global brands and see your contributions impact the real world. This role reports to the Engineering Maintenance Manager, and works 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Ready to Join Us? If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the requirements, we’d love to hear from you! Please upload your CV and let’s talk about how you can drive innovation and performance in our team. For more information on our company, our brands, and our culture visit us at
http://www.churchdwight.co.uk/ .
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Utilize your skills to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and ensure the highest quality standards across the site. Control System Management:
Oversee all control systems including Siemens, Schneider, MES, and POKA. Execute process improvements and ensure regular backups and maintenance. Health & Safety Compliance:
Adhere to and promote all corporate, health, safety, and environmental standards including ATEX and COSHH. Support and Train:
Assist in training staff on site control and process systems, ensuring documentation and knowledge transfer for system upgrades. Key Responsibilities: Enhance controls and automation to boost performance across all areas. Prioritize and execute control improvements based on plant needs and production availability. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment. Support corporate strategies and departmental targets such as TPM and LEAN. Education & Experience: Essential:
Extensive experience in an automated FMCG environment, working with processing and packaging machinery, and control systems (Siemens, E&H, etc.). Qualifications:
Mechanical and electrical qualifications (City & Guilds or NVQ L3 equivalent). Proven experience in reactive, planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance. Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and SMED projects. Familiarity with COSHH regulations. We are looking for an individual with a proactive, “can-do” attitude towards problem-solving, strong communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels and can be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. Detailed problem-solving skills with formal techniques like Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma (yellow or green belt preferred) are highly desirable. What We Offer: Competitive Package:
Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, a pension matched up to 9%, and a discretionary annual bonus. Benefits:
Life assurance cover and membership of a health cash plan. Career Growth:
A fantastic opportunity to work with global brands and see your contributions impact the real world. This role reports to the Engineering Maintenance Manager, and works 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Ready to Join Us? If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the requirements, we’d love to hear from you! Please upload your CV and let’s talk about how you can drive innovation and performance in our team. For more information on our company, our brands, and our culture visit us at
http://www.churchdwight.co.uk/ .
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