• Job Description

  Req#: Essity233658

  Do you have experience as a Technical Operator in a manufacturing environment? Are you looking for a permanent role? Do you have the flexibility to work 12 hour shifts? If so, this vacancy at our Prudhoe Paper Mill in our automated warehouse may be just for you.

  Our Prudhoe site houses two paper machines and seven converting lines which turns our tissue paper into the finished product, a recycled fibre plant and a distribution centre. This role is based within our automated warehouse department, working a 4-on/6-off 4-on/4-off - 12 hour shift pattern.

  With around 400 employees, the site runs 24/7, manufacturing essential products such as Cushelle and Plenty amongst others.

  About the role

  As an Operations Technician working on our DACW you will be responsible for ensuring the operational flow of the system whilst supporting fault finding and problem-solving activities, liaising with Operators, Team Leaders and Engineering teams.

  The role involves providing training and coaching in situations where technical assistance is required. At the request of the Team Leaders you should support priority areas as required and as skills allow.

  Your role is to help maintain and improve the day to day operational efficiency of area assets, by ensuring regular and efficient maintenance is carried out and problems solved to root cause, safely, effectively and quickly in order to meet business needs at all times.

  Who You Are

  Main Tasks

  The DACW Operations Technician role involves monitoring, operating, as well as responding to and repairing both electrical and mechanical breakdowns on the DACW system that transports pallets from the converting lines into the Dynamic automated compact warehouse and onwards to the loading bays.

  This role operates as a member of the production team running any part of the process as required, helping the team overcoming any operating and quality problems, running daily and shiftly and clean inspections and assisting in housekeeping activities. You should execute all operational tasks with excellence and adhere to all documented procedures. You should execute any quality checks with integrity and in a timely manner.

  All process issues should be documented as per departmental procedures along with suitable countermeasures to prevent re-occurrence.

  Who You Are

  Key Competencies

  • Forklift truck license desirable
  • Educational achievements; Minimum NVQ Level 2 & 3, in an electrical engineering discipline
  • Business expertise: Results focused
  • Leadership: Ability to influence
  • Problem solving: Ability to prioritise and solve problems
  • Communication skills: Excellent communication skills both verbally, written and personal
  • Willingness to work at height, although formal training will be provided
  • Flexibility
  • Team Player
  • Safety conscious
  • PC skills
  • Ability to follow instructions

  What We Can Offer You

  In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including Essity rewards, an attractive pension scheme, potential annual bonus, health care plan, cycle to work scheme, work wear and local incentives.

  At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
  Collaborative and Caring Culture | Empowerment & Engaged People | Work with Impact and A Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning & Career Growth | Health & Safety Priority | Sustainable Value Together| Innovation| Sustainable Working Life | Total Reward

  Together, we are improving lives, every day.

  Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

  Application End Date:

  28 Feb 2024

• About the company

  Essity AB is a global hygiene and health company, with its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden.

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