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Automation Specialist

2 months ago

Atherton, Wigan, United Kingdom Hunter Selection Full time

Job Summary

Hunter Selection is seeking a highly skilled Automation Specialist to join our client's team in the FMCG manufacturing industry. As an Automation Specialist, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the team's capabilities and contributing to the company's continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Electrical duty holder for site
  • Attend daily/weekly team reviews (manufacturing and engineering)
  • Work with the Lead Engineers and Maintenance Manager to bridge skills gaps within the department
  • Manage and control site operational and engineering software
  • Ensure backups are maintained for all software
  • Ensure interface software is up to date and accessible
  • Assist in developing data capture hardware and software systems
  • Provide software troubleshooting advice and assistance where required
  • Work with the Capex team as required to implement automation and data capture projects
  • Carry out regular review of PPMs to ensure suitability
  • Engage in CI activities when required
  • Document all improvements and ensure key information is delivered to all engineers and key stakeholders
  • Co-ordination and delivery of software engineering training to the department
  • Ensuring the shift engineers make best use of software systems
  • Maintain winning ways behaviours around company policies
  • Work with the shift engineers to deliver line improvements
  • Carry out all tasks or duties which are deemed appropriate by your line manager

Requirements

  • Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety (IOSH is preferable)
  • Multiskilled electrically biased time served engineer - HNC level or above
  • Computer literate with a knowledge of CMMS systems
  • FMCG experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Software programming capability across multiple platforms
  • CI experience of 5Y and 5S

About the Company

Hunter Selection is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.