Technical Operator - FTC

Vacancy Name

Technical Operator - 7 month FTC

Fixed Term

United Kingdom

Bradford

Operations

Onsite

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 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.

Fixed Term Contract (7 months)

Bradford Operations is the largest drinks plant in Princes. This role is located within an area of the site dedicated to the co manufacture of Capri Sun product, there will be 4 lines, each capable of 8000 pouches per hour.

To elevate our production systems to high levels of reliability and flexibility, we need to recruit high caliber, experienced technicians or people with the right background to train at our Bradford site to lead this work within an autonomous team environment.

You will play a key role in the operations supporting the effective training and upskilling of both Princes and agency staff and become part of a successful production team. Working on a shift based flexible 24/7 days and night’s pattern, we are looking to increase maintenance skill to add depth to our operational teams.

The role will provide specific reliability support to the line whilst also supporting line coordination, KPI delivery and delivering plant improvements through adoption of CI tools and techniques.

In order to fulfill this role the role holder will need to undergo further development to gain mechanical qualifications through an approved training supplier.

• Operate and Maintain Manufacturing Equipment and Utilities.
• Deploy Engineering Technical Skills to ensure Equipment Availability at all times and Operating at OEM's Rated capacity. You are the first point of call for any line issues, good problem solving skills and a ‘can-do’ mentality is essential.
• Makes certain that shift reports for own area of responsibility are prepared on time and according to agreed requirements.
• Ensure, through your attention to detail, that your work area hygiene is maintained to a high standard and ensure the quality of our products, through both hands on inspection and on-line analytical measurement of our product and packaging.
• Execute machine changeovers to a set of standards, to ensure that we produce the variations on packs and flavours our customers require, when they require them.
• 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 optimise machine set up to ensure we maximise quality and output and reduce waste.
• This role requires operational focus, technical competence, a good understanding and awareness of monitoring and control systems, and a good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills, teamwork, the ability to get things done quickly and efficiently and have a strong drive for results.
• Ability to work in a proactive manner with CI focus, following the Princes Operational excellence framework

• GCSE Math’s and English, or equivalent is required, as well as basic PC skills.
• Machine operating, setting, adjustment, and maintenance skills.
• Good IT skills – this is a paperless factory so the ability to work with the IT systems is essential.
• Previous experience of working within a FMCG and Quality Control environment, and to have worked within a shift based role in a manufacturing environment would be beneficial
• Formal technical qualifications are desirable but not essential as training will be given to an accredited Apprenticeship level, successful completion of this will be essential.