#Job Summary
The Automation Assistant will be required to carry out the preparation, operational and rectification tasks listed below on the Automated Materials Handling Equipment.
#Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Start of shift checks ensuring equipment is fit for use
2. Powering down safely and correctly to allow product flow faults to be rectified
3. Investigate the reasons and re-start the system after an emergency stop (non technical errors)
4. Rectify time-out faults using the manual controllers (Pendant or HMI panel)
5. Follow safety procedures when working on and around the Automated Mechanical Handling Equipment, such as isolation of adjoining equipment, and following the “safe entry procedure”& use of correct PPE
6. Using access equipment in and around the system to rectify product flow issues
7. Machine Housekeeping (cleanliness), removal of any objects that would interfere with product flow, such as pallet debris and cling film, to ensue product flow is not impeded
8. Report issues to the Flow Room for issuing or escalation to the engineering partners for rectification
9. Communication of faults and system availability.
10. Notifying the Error Handler partners of faults and their locations.
11. Follow the onsite communication protocol to ensure the operation is kept informed of all issue. Use of a handheld radio is provided for this use.
12. Shift Handover Meetings – main issues throughout the shift to be communicated.
13. Further communications to be translated via the shift handover, i.e. toolbox talks, meeting with Engineering colleagues, to enable the Error Handlers to relay any concerns and/or problems within the Automated Materials Handling equipment
#Skills/Qualifications
14. Numerate and Literate, able to use computer equipment
15. Able and responsible to work on own initiative – to be a self starter
16. Clear spoken voice and auditory comprehension
17. Experience in a warehousing, engineering or automation environment would be advantageous.
18. Having an interest in engineering would be an advantage
19. Ability to Analyse
20. Ability to Learn
21. Communication written and verbal
22. Ability to work at height via ladder or steps
23. Self Motivated
24. Positive Attitude
25. Results Orientated
26. Customer Focused
27. First Time right with attention to detail
28. Physically able to fulfil the role
29. Manual handling
#Important behaviours to have in line with our company values
30. Reliability – A consistent team member
31. Openness – Always approachable and helpful
32. Determination – Gives their best to the end to complete tasks
33. Respect – Shows consideration for others
34. Creativity – Is resourceful and innovative
#Company benefits
35. KNAPP will contribute up to 6% pension
36. Private healthcare with Vitality
37. Cycle to work scheme
38. Employee referral scheme
39. Employee assistance programme
40. Employee of the Quarter awards
Tips for applicants
Are you looking for new challenges? Do your eyes sparkle with enthusiasm when you talk about your specialist area? Do you gladly take on responsibility? Are you able to grasp complex issues? Are you brave enough to take new paths and do you view changes as exciting opportunities?
Then apply now! We look forward to getting to know you.
Here are a few tips for a successful application.
Complete + online + authentic = good chances
Complete
The following documents are important to us:
41. Cover letter (please indicate your core areas in the case of speculative applications)
42. CV (résumé) in tabular format with a photo
43. Diploma certificates and evidence of professional experience
Online
Please only apply via our application tool.
Tip: Apply for current vacancies to maximize your chances. In the case of speculative applications, it can take some time before we have an appropriate offer for you.
Authentic
Once you have completed the first two steps, you are a good deal closer to your new job. If your educational and professional backgrounds fit one of our job opportunities we will invite you to an interview in person.
The interview is the most important part of the application process. Above all, we look for authenticity. During the interview, we will find out whether our expectations match each other and whether a long-term cooperation can be formed.
Application process
1. Apply online
2. Confirmation of receipt sent
3. Human Resources and specific department look at your documents
4. If we like what we see: invitation to an interview in person
5. The excitement builds: first interview in person
6. If necessary: second interview in person
7. Do we fit well together? Welcome to KNAPP!
To ensure a speedy application process, please only apply via our application tool. After submitting your application you will receive a confirmation of receipt.
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