Packing Fitter

Packing Fitter - Nights

Our Packing Fitters are critical to the smooth running of our operations Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you'll help support our Operations, providing comprehensive knowledge and technical expertise

**Working Hours**:
This role is based on our Night Shift

Sunday - 22:00 - 06:05

Monday - Thursday - 21:50 - 06:05

An initial training period will be provided on the Days shift pattern.

41 hours per week.

**Life at the 'happy world' means**:

- Competitive salary
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Shift Premium (+33%)
- Performance Bonus
- Free on site parking
- Subsidized canteen
- Attendance Award (£1000 per annum)
- Plenty of development and training opportunities
- And you can't forget...Sweet treats

**Purpose of the Role**:
The mechanical installation and maintenance of all machinery and services required within the Packing Department.

**Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities**:

- Preparing machines to operate at optimum efficiency
- To attend machine breakdowns and carry out maintenance as required, including preventative maintenance
- To carry out bench fitting
- To carry out installation of new machinery
- To follow set procedures for permit to work, job recording, fire alarm muting, health & safety and hygiene set systems of work
- To maintain all machinery to the standards expected in the food industry
- To complete fabrication work: milling, turning, welding, pneumatics, hydraulics as required
- To research areas of improvement related to the machinery used and develop tools/parts to facilitate that improvement

**Qualifications / Experience**:

- A fully completed Apprenticeship is essential
- Previous experience of installation and commissioning of packaging machinery to the standards expected in the food industry is desirable. Examples include: Vertical Form Fill and Seal (VFF), Automated Weighing Systems, HACCP Metal Detection and Milling, turning and welding
- Experience in using case packers and palletising systems
- Machine installation project experience would be beneficial
- The ability to work well as part of a team
- Good Level of verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively use IT packages to a good level e.g. Word, Excel