AUTOMATION ENGINEER
PERMANENT CONTRACT
MONDAY – FRIDAY DAY SHIFTS WITH AN EARLIER FINISH ON FRIDAYS
ASHFORD
Our manufacturing site, located in Ashford, is the home of engineers, scientists, technicians, and product developers to name just a few. Being the starting point of the UK&I supply chain, it’s where the magic happens! From weighing and mixing raw materials to filling and packing product components, Coty Ashford is proudly manufacturing and producing all coloured cosmetics for some of the global leaders in the beauty industry, such as Gucci, Burberry, Rimmel, Max Factor, and Bourjois. We are a company driven by fearless kindness and that’s what makes us committed to creating beautiful experiences in everything we do!
Responsibilities
The Automation Engineer acts across all areas of the factory site, supporting new installations as well as breakdowns, interventions and enhancements to existing equipment. The role will both lead as well as participate in multi-disciplinary teams.
They will be the custodian of all automation elements of existing production equipment and building automation and software changes including strategy, surveys, problem solving, feasibility studies, continuous improvement and data / documentation management.
Relevant projects will include technical specification, FAT, training, budgeting and contractor management through to project handover and will use project management tools and documents such as URS, Gantt Charts, and RACI.
Your main focus:
* Provide both advisory and practical technical assistance to Coty Engineers in the specialist area of automation engineering including surveys, fault finding, problem solving, feasibility studies and continuous improvement.
* Support operation and maintenance of related equipment.
* Use technical skills and business acumen, participate in defining the scope, benefits, objectives, design, cost estimate, schedule and business case for automation related projects. Deliver the projects to completion.
* Provide input into the automation agenda for the overall site in line with global requirements. Assist in establishing local best practices through relevant engineering standards, specifications, procedures and practices.
Working for Coty means being part of a team and embracing different cultures and diversity. Working for Coty means contributing to producing excellence. Working for Coty means embracing the freedom to think of new and innovative ideas.
The team consists of Project Managers and Engineers and you will work closely together with several departments such as facilities, manufacturing, production, Health & Safety and Quality. All your colleagues are technical experts in their respective disciplines.
YOU ARE A COTY FIT
You like to work in environments that are both short term, hands on, fast paced problem solving as well as longer term creative and strategic improvement works. As an experienced Automation Engineer you are tenacious, methodical, team orientated, business focused and you get energy from working in a fast-paced, diverse and international environment. Other than that, you:
* Must be qualified to degree level in a control engineering discipline or equivalent in experience.
* Must have industrial experience including both project and support works in an automation capacity.
* Must have excellent PC skills which should include CAD (highly desirable).
* Must be methodical, reliable, pragmatic, action oriented and value experience whilst simultaneously embracing change.
Our Benefits
As our Automation Engineer some of the benefits you will receive are:
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + a day off for your birthday.
* Pension Scheme, with 8% employer contribution (subject to enrolment).
* Life Assurance Program (8x your salary).
* Private medical insurance (taxable benefit) life insurance and critical illness insurance.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
* A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
* A first online/in-person interview.
* A second interview.
* You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.
About Coty
Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!
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