Machine Technician

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Full time
Location: Sittingbourne
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Job offered by: Forza Foods Ltd
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Category:
About The Role

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!

Position Details:

Schedule: 4 on 4 off - 7am - 7pm

Location: IPL Sittingbourne - Site Based Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures in a clean, safe environment

Monitor work areas to ensure safety and maintain machinery cleanliness

Complete daily machine safety checks as per SOPs

Lead autonomous maintenance of equipment, ensuring on and off-line activities are completed

Communicate machine safety issues to the Engineering Team, Line Leaders, and direct reports

Monitor yield to optimise value for IPL

Perform product changeovers safely and efficiently, minimising downtime and identifying improvements

Liaise clearly with Line Leaders to ensure timely machine setups and prompt changeovers

Report machine run rate issues affecting safety or productivity to the Line Leader and Engineer immediately

Conduct mandatory safety and food safety checks

Perform check weights and scale calibration as trained, recording each weight accurately

Report underweights and causations to the Line Leader and resolve issues, informing the Engineering team if problems persist

What We Are Looking For:

FMCG experience in a production/operational environment

Excellent practical skills with strong mechanical aptitude

Educated to GCSE level A, B, or C (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Strong analytical and IT skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Excellent communication skills, able to liaise comfortably with all levels within the company

Ability to work quickly and methodically within a team environment

Initiative-driven and results-oriented

Flexible to meet and deliver business needs

High attention to detail

Relevant Health & Safety qualification (IOSH) is desirable

Experience with similar machinery/equipment

Ability to challenge non-compliance to industry-leading standards

What's in it for you?

At

IPL, Forza, and Kober

, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment.

In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

10% Asda In-store Discount

Paid Annual Leave Allowance – varies depending on shift pattern

Enhanced pension scheme

Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary

Help@hand - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support

Grocery Aid - We’ve partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services

Electric Vehicle Scheme*

Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members

Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household

Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount

Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee-free*, no-obligation mortgage and protection advice

Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)

Ride-to-work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment

Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource

Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes.

Like what you’ve read? Then do your research, update your CV, and once you’re ready, hit the apply button. Don’t delay, apply today!

About Us

Our

purpose

here at

IPL, Forza & Kober

is simple, we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our

mission

is to support

Asda

on their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace.

Through our people we live and breathe our

values

and we play to our strengths, but we also support each other’s development. We are a community of passionate individuals who possess a wide variety of skills and expertise, who work collectively to form a high performing team and a company to be proud of.

We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio-economic background. We are committed to making

IPL, Forza and Kober

a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values, culture and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!

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