About this role
Company Description
IPS – The UK’s Market Leading Co-Packer, working with some of the best known food brands to provide cost-effective and innovative co-packing, co-filling and co-manufacturing solutions. Our comprehensive range of contract packing services have been developed and tailored in response to the requirements of our clients.
Our Crick (NN6 7GZ) site are now recruiting for a Shift Engineer on a full time basis.
Shift: Monday-Friday 06:00am-14:00pm and 14:00pm-22:00pm on a weekly rotation.
Salary: £42,000 per annum - £47,500 per annum.
Job Description
To ensure the smooth day to day running of the technical function and ensure that company quality standards are adhered to. The post holder must be able to work under pressure both as part of a team and on own initiative. Must also be able to communicate effectively to ensure the smooth running of the department. Must be able to make own decisions and liaise with other department colleagues and/or departments.
- Assisting the Production team where possible.
- Providing engineering solutions and assist in an operational capacity.
- Monitoring all machines and ancillary plant.
- Follow preventative maintenance and lubrication schedules.
- Repairs during production.
- Planned maintenance.
- Inspection outside production hours some weekend overtime working will be required to suit the business needs.
- To carry out scheduled work to restore machines and site back to standard.
- To carry out change overs when required.
- Look for opportunities to continuously improve machine performance.
- To assist in colleague training and development when required.
- To ensure that good work practices and housekeeping are adhered to.
- Drive own personal development through training and work-based experience.
- To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, that reasonably fall within the scope and grade of the post.
Qualifications
- Experience of working in a food factory environment would be advantageous.
- Fully complete apprenticeship is desirable, with packing experience.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Able to communicate and motivate others is an essential part of the role. Understanding of internal systems and processes, with the ability to work within these parameters. An understanding of health and safety requirements is essential.
- Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive disposition, and a clear focus on meeting deadlines. Must be flexible in approach to work and undertake overtime during busy periods when required.
Additional Information
As part of its Drive to make IPS a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Retail discounts via our benefit platform
Other facts
About Culina Group
Great Bear are a leading private 3rd party Logistics company business formed in 1994 providing Dedicated and Shared user Warehousing and Distribution solutions across many sectors for International FMCG blue chip clients.
On 1st March 2016 the formation of the largest Independent UK logistics Group Great Bear was acquired by Culina Logistics, part of Muller Group.
The UK business has 5,000 employees, and manages over 7.5million sq. ft million sq. ft. of warehousing across 50 locations and operates a joint fleet of over 600 mixed large to medium modern commercial vehicle fleet, coupled with an extensive added value service offering.
We have built a reputation within the industry fostering long-term relationships on the core principal of customer service excellence.
Great Bear collaborate closely with clients to develop a deep understanding of their requirements, both operationally and strategically; this along with a passion for development and innovation ensures Great Bear and Culina Group remain at the forefront of our industry, leading to long term partnerships.
The Company has substantial and proven start-up and change management expertise, having managed large scale warehouse design and build and network change projects for our customers.
Our customer retention is unparalleled within the industry – to find out more please call or email
www.greatbear.co.uk
Great Business' with Great Brands choose Great Bear.
For more information contact Michael Pepper Development Manager Great Bear Distribution Ltd
Tel +44 01829 772200
Email: [email protected]
www.greatbear.co.uk
Post: Stellar House, Barbour Square, Tattenhall, Chester,England CH3 9RF
What you'll do
- The Shift Engineer is responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the technical function and adherence to company quality standards. This includes monitoring machines, performing repairs, and assisting the production team.
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