Vacancy NameTechnical OperatorEmployment TypePermanentCountryUnited KingdomLocationBradfordBusiness AreaOperationsWorkplace TypeOnsiteAbout PrincesThe Princes Group has over 7, employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.Role Description What you become part of:
Bradford site is the largest drinks operation within Princes producing a mix of Dilute to Taste (DTT), Carbonated and Ready to drink soft drinks. Bradford is also home to Capri Sun producing all their varieties supplying the UK and Europe. To elevate our process systems to higher levels of reliability and flexibility we are looking at introducing the Technical Operator role with the right background to train at our Bradford site and lead this work within an autonomous team environment.
What to expect:
You will play a key role in the operations supporting the effective training and upskilling of both Princes and agency staff becoming a key part of a successful operations team. Working on a shift based flexible 24/7 pattern, we are looking to increase our maintenance technical skill set to add depth to our operational teams.
The role will provide additional reliability support to our operations and engineering teams, KPI delivery and delivering plant improvements through adoption of CI tools and techniques to help maximize performance and maintain % drive improvement
In order to fulfill this role you will be given and supported through further development to gain mechanical qualifications with an approved training supplier.
Key Deliverables:
This job description outlines the role of a manufacturing and maintenance specialist in an industrial setting, such as a factory. The primary responsibilities include ensuring safe operations, maintaining excellent attention to detail for audit readiness, understanding and executing the company's strategic plans, and operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment and utilities.
Have full operational understanding of all equipment on a production line or process from ingredient to case. Dependent on your work area you will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Batch yield control, Basic maintenance, Line operation, Changeovers and Set up after SKU changes championing standard settings. Efficiency and waste control are the key areas of your focus
The role requires technical skills to maintain equipment availability, problem-solving skills to troubleshoot plant issues, basic machine care, and calibration skills. The individual will also need to monitor and control systems, perform routine maintenance, diagnose mechanical issues, repair or replace defective machine parts, and adjust machine settings for optimal performance.
In addition, the role entails been part of any new installations and commissioning of new equipment, documenting maintenance and repair activities, training operators on proper machine use. The individual will also be expected to lead in developing and reviewing departmental SOPs, maintaining the site training matrix, and supporting other site or department improvement projects.
The role requires proactive working and continuous improvement (CI) focus, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead in improvements on current processes and perform minor repairs across the department. The individual will also work closely with engineering to plan and schedule major repairs or overhauls, raise SAP maintenance notifications for any equipment failures, defects, or required repairs. You are the FIRST RESPONDER!!
Role Description:
1. Be the champion for ensuring that you and your colleagues are always operating safely within the work area using Talk Safe and Hazard spotting tools
2. Excellent attention to detail ensuring the department maintains an excellent GMP standard and be always audit ready, take pride in the quality of our products.
3. Have an understanding of the Princes & Bradford strategy plans and values, know your part in delivering this
4. Operate and Maintain Manufacturing Equipment and Utilities.
5. Understand and own the department Must Win/KPI targets, help set targets and delivery plans to achieve or better these
6. Once trained you will deploy Engineering Technical Skills to always ensure equipment availability & operating at the OEM's rated capacity.
7. Excellent problem solving skills and a ‘can-do’ mentality is essential.
8. Completes shift reports to the correct level of detail which ensures continuing running of the plant
9. Carry out basic machine asset care and equipment calibration to keep machines in good working order by executing established cleaning, inspection and lubrication routines. You will also monitor and report on performance and optimize machine set up to ensure we maximize quality and output whilst reducing waste.
10. Apply a good level of technical competence understanding the importance of monitoring our control systems, have a good understanding of manufacturing processes and batch making/testing.
11. Understand the importance of operating and maintaining standard parameter settings across the unit, ensure corrective actions are put in place if these are changed
12. Perform routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning, and filter changes, to ensure optimal performance.
13. Repair or replace defective machine parts, using hand tools, machining tools, and welding equipment to restore functionality – Be the first point of contact for breakdowns!
14. Adjust machine settings and controls, calibrating them for optimal performance and to meet specific production requirements.
15. Be an integral part of the installation of new machinery and processes as the operational SME, including assembling parts, connecting systems to existing assets.
16. Participate in the design and modification of machinery, providing technical input to improve machine efficiency and safety based on operational experience.
17. You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills through using all forms of media available
18. Ability to work in a proactive manner with CI focus, following the Princes Operational excellence framework, 5’s workplace organization with leading your colleagues on AM projects and Improvement plans.
19. Not be afraid of challenging the current condition and be a leader in driving improvements on current processes.
20. Actively lead/participate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) meetings to identify the underlying causes of equipment failures or operational issues to then permanently fix.
21. Perform minor repairs across the department ensuring swift resolution to minimize downtime, effectively scope out any escalations and be dogged on ensuring these are progressed to completion.
22. Work closely with engineering to plan and schedule major repairs or overhauls, particularly during scheduled shutdowns.
23. Raise SAP maintenance notifications for any equipment failures, defects, or required repairs, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation within the system.
24. Diagnose mechanical issues through observation and testing, utilizing diagnostic equipment to pinpoint problems.
25. Document maintenance and repair activities, keeping detailed records of work performed, parts used, and time spent.
26. Lead the development and reviewing of departmental SOP’s ensuring the whole team are trained to the correct standards
27. Help maintain the site training matrix by supporting Training & Development of yourself and colleagues
28. Be active and supportive of all other site/department improvement projects
These are the key daily tasks and not a comprehensive list of duties. Flexibility is required by the business and agreed by the individual’s line manager Role Requirements Skills & Essentials:
29. GCSE Math’s and English level 2, or equivalent is required.
30. A good level of PC/IT skills and knowledge is required
31. Operating application knowledge - SAP, HMI’s, SCADA etc or to have the ability to learn.
32. SAP, POKA, MES and Perfect Flow knowledge is desirable, however not essential as full training will be given.
33. Machine operating, setting, adjustment, and maintenance skills.
34. Ability to write and train out Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
35. Previous experience of working within a FMCG environment having worked within a shift-based role in a manufacturing environment would be beneficial
36. Technical qualifications are desirable but not essential as training will be given to an accredited Apprenticeship level, successful completion of this will be essential which will include the need to attend College.