Join us as an Inline Technician and take charge of prepping, setting up, and operating jobs on both production lines. We are actively recruiting to multiple (Day and Night shift) Inline Technician roles in our Operations team. We are actively recruiting to multiple (Day and Night shift) Inline Support Operative roles in our Operations team.
Sharpak Aylesham is a leading provider of innovative recycling solutions. We are committed to sustainability and excellence in our operations. As we continue to grow, we are looking for dedicated and skilled individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of environmental responsibility.
The Role:
The role of the Inline Technician is to ensure the successful prepping, setting and operating of each job on both lines from start to finish, ensuring at all times that the product meets specification and quality standards. You will be responsible for successfully seeing each order through to completion or handover and will ensure that the equipment and work area you use are kept clean and made ready for the next operator to use. In collaboration with the Shift Supervisor and Engineering Department you will be responsible for some preventative and diagnostic maintenance functions.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Ensure all key equipment, including machine stations, silicon dosing system, vacuum system, downstream winding, and packing, are ready for operation.
- Set up lines to meet MIL specifications and customer requirements, making adjustments for product safety and quality, and record accordingly.
- Minimise scrap production and aim to exceed department KPIs.
- Perform job changes within machine and department KPIs.
- Update system records to maintain material traceability.
- Program and accurately record blend recipes for each production run, ensuring all records are completed with high accuracy.
- Conduct quality checks at specified intervals and record Quality Assurance (QA) data.
- Perform basic maintenance on extrusion/thermoforming lines, including filter cleaning, screen changing, slitter blade changing, and general cleaning.
- Maintain a clean and organised work environment around your machine.
- Conduct and verify scheduled cleaning in line with the company’s ‘Clean as you go’ policy.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures, prioritizing health and safety.
- Work with other departments to resolve faults or issues, promoting continual improvement in line with the GPS.
- Update site IT systems (e.g., Nova) as required.
- Notify the Department Manager or Shift Supervisors of any plant defects immediately to minimise breakdowns, reduce wastage, and ensure quality products are produced and packed.
- Complete all required hygiene and quality management system documents accurately.
- Understand all operational factors needed to supervise site efficiency.
- Support strategic plans, ensuring staff understand and align with business goals within their roles.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the Department Manager.
The Person:
- Experience of working in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ideally within the plastics industry.
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously to a high standard, either alone or as part of a wider team.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.
- Good organisational and timekeeping skills.
- Any warehouse qualification (e.g. NVQ or equivalent) Level 2 or above – desirable.
- Current forklift licence – desirable.
- Confident using windows-based IT systems - desirable
- Engineering background or experience - desirable
- For those choosing the night shift, you must be willing to work from 6pm to 6am, following four days on, four days off schedule. A premium allowance is provided for night shifts.
- Right to work in the UK (must be able to provide evidence).
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package including free car parking on site.
- Work pattern of 4 days on shift; 4 days off shift.
- For those choosing the Day shift, you will receive a Day shift allowance.
- For those choosing the Night shift, you will receive a Night shift allowance (premium pay).
- Paid monthly (on the last Friday of each month).
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Training and development opportunities.
How to apply
Start date for applications: Thursday 18th July 2024
Closing date for applications: Monday 5th August 2024
Interviews / tests are to be held: TBC - w/c Monday 5th August 2024
Additional Information
We have multiple full-time (40 hours per week) roles available on a work pattern of four days on shift; four days off shift for either Day Shift (6am - 6pm) or Night Shift (6pm - 6am).
If you are interested in this role and meet the role requirements listed above, we would love to hear from you. Please APPLY NOW by submitting your CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please indicate whether you are applying for the day shift, the night shift, or if you are open to either shift.
Please note, successful candidates must provide two employment references upon receiving an offer of employment. Both references must be from employment, with one being from your current or most recent line manager.
Sharpak Aylesham reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.
Location
Sharpak Aylesham, Aylesham, Canterbury, CT3 3EF