Join Our Team Join our dynamic team as an Automation Assistant and play a pivotal role in the monitoring, maintenance, improvement and control of our production, automation and plant operations. Job Title Automation Assistant Location Milton Keynes Salary £32,659 PA Exciting Job Opportunity: Automation Assistant Milton Keynes We are currently hiring for multiple Automation Assistant positions in Milton Keynes. Join our team today and become part of our innovative and growing organisation Full time on-site role, offering a final salary including shift allowance of £32,659 Why youll love working with us: Our people are the heartbeat of our success. We thrive because of the diligent, brilliant, and enthusiastic individuals we employ. This is your chance to be a crucial part of our expanding operations, where we foster a strong engineering and team culture and offer ample room for both personal and professional growth. What we offer: A Collaborative Team Environment: Join a growing team that values excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Career Growth and Training Opportunities: With our expanding operations, theres plenty of room for career development and progression. Inclusive Work Culture: We welcome applicants from diverse engineering backgrounds, If youre looking for a career change and possess transferable skills, wed love to show you what we do and help you embark on a new career path. Key Responsibilities of an Automation Assistant 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: Manage Procedures and Prioritise Safety: Oversee operating procedures, always prioritising safety. Achieve Production Targets: Ensure production targets are consistently met every shift. Start of shift checks: Ensuring equipment is fit for use. Powering down: Safely and correctly to allow product flow faults to be rectified. Investigate: The reasons upon emergency stop and restart system (non-technical errors) Rectify time -out faults: Using the manual controllers (Pendant or HMI panel) Follow safety procedures: At all times and when working on or near the Automated Handling equipment, including isolation of adjoining equipment. Adhering to: Safe entry procedures and use of correct PPE. Collaborate Effectively: Maintain product flow and work closely with other teams and departments to achieve production goals through effective communication and supporting Engineers on tasks. Using access equipment: Safely and correctly in and around the Automated systems to rectify product flow issues. Performing minor repairs: and refurbishment work using provided tools. Machine Housekeeping: Cleanliness, removal of any objects such as pallet debris or cling film to ensure product flow is not impeded. Reporting: Any issues to control room for action / escalation to engineers for rectification Communication: Of faults and system availability, following onsite communication protocol to ensure the operation is kept informed at all times (use of handheld radio provided) Notifying: Error Handlers of systems faults and their locations Attend shift handover meetings: At all times to communicate main issues from off going to oncoming shifts. Attend toolbox talks: Meetings with Engineering colleagues and or management to relay concerns/ issues and problems within the Automated Materials handling system. Skills / Qualifications Numerate & Literate: Be able to use IT equipment. Self-Motivated: Be able and responsible to work on own initiative Auditory Comprehension; Be clear spoken in voice English language and auditory comprehension. Experience: In warehousing, Engineering or Automation material handling environments would be advantageous. Engineering: An interest in Engineering would be an advantage Analytical: The ability to analyse situations. Ability: To learn and retain information Attitude: Maintain a positive attitude and remain calm and focused under pressure Conscientious: Take pride in your work, remain results orientated and customer focused. Attention to detail: A right first-time approach always with emphasis on work safely Physically Fit: And able to fulfil the role Manual Handling: Be aware and apply excellent Manual Handling techniques. Work at height: Be comfortable and have ability to work at height safely via ladder and steps Full and legal rights to work in the UK. Please Note ;We cannot sponsor or support VISA applicants at this time Essential Understand the need to work Safely at all times adhering to safety procedures. Excellent thinking skills with the ability to work under pressure Clear and concise communication skills with voice and radio manner. Be an integral part of the engineering team, responding to material flow stoppages establishing root cause analysis to limit downtime, communicating findings to improve machine reliability and performance Willing to learn and adapt to role requirements Experience of working well in a team within a fast-paced environment Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills Ability and willingness to work at height About ARMS Innovations Ltd ARMS Innovations Ltd is a rapidly growing engineering company that provides world-class Asset Life-Cycle Management solutions. We leverage innovative software, a best-practice Quality Management System (QMS), and exceptional people to deliver top-tier engineering and asset life-cycle management services in highly automated environments. Our Enterprise Level Software Platform and Quality Management System offer real-time workflow automation, communication, and insights, ensuring safe and efficient operations that maximise business performance. Join us to be part of a team that is at the forefront of industry innovation and excellence. Whats In It for You Full PPE provided Company Uniform, Tools and Devices Supplied Subsidised meals: Enjoy meals and complimentary hot drinks at our staff cafeteria Employee Appreciation: Team-selected winners receive prizes every other month Break-Out Area: Dedicated space for Engineering Employees Team Building Events: On-site events to foster team spirit Life Assurance 23 Days paid holiday On successful completion of your probation period: Private Healthcare Company Pension Employee Assistance Programme Employee Referral Scheme Company Sick Pay Shift Pattern: Panam shift/days and nights as follows: 5 on (3 days 2 nights) 5 off 4 on (2days 2 nights) 5 off 5 on (2 days 3 nights) 4 off Ready to join a team that values your expertise and enthusiasm? Email your CV or get in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity further.