Job Description

#Job Summary
The Automation Assistant will be required to carry out the preparation, operational and rectification tasks listed below on the Automated Materials Handling Equipment.

#Key responsibilities
‘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 and re-start the system after an emergency stop (non-technical errors)
Rectify time-out faults using the manual controllers (Pendant or HMI panel)
Follow safety procedures when working on and around the Automated Mechanical Handling Equipment, such as isolation of adjoining equipment, and following the "safe entry procedure"& use of correct PPE
Using access equipment in and around the system to rectify product flow issues
Machine Housekeeping (cleanliness), removal of any objects that would interfere with product flow, such as pallet debris and cling film, to ensue product flow is not impeded
Report issues to the control room for issuing or escalation to the engineering partners for rectification
Communication of faults and system availability
Notifying the Error Handler partners of faults and their locations
Follow the onsite communication protocol to ensure the operation is kept informed of all issue. Use of a handheld radio is provided for this use
Shift Handover Meetings - main issues throughout the shift to be communicated
Further communications to be translated via the shift handover, i.e. toolbox talks, meeting with Engineering colleagues, to enable the Error Handlers to relay any concerns and/or problems within the Automated Materials Handling equipment

#Skills, qualifications and experience
Numerate and literate, able to use computer equipment
Be able to work on own initiative / be a self starter
Clear spoken voice and auditory comprehension
Experience in a warehousing, engineering or automation environment would be advantageous
An interest in engineering would be an advantage
Ability to analyse
Willingness to learn
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work at height via ladder or steps
Self motivated
Positive attitude
Results orientated
Customer focused
First time right with attention to detail
Physically able to fulfil the role
Manual handling

#Important behaviours to have in line with our company values
Appreciation – Recognises the achievement of others
Creativity – Is resourceful and innovative
Courage – Willing to learn and try new things
Openness – Always approachable and helpful
Reliability – Consistently gives their best

#Company benefits
KNAPP will contribute up to 6% pension
Private healthcare, including optical, dental and hearing cover
Life Assurance
Cash-back Health care scheme, including private medical excess cover
Benefit portal offering lifestyle discounts, including a training portal
Employee assistance programme
Ride-to-Work
Employee referral scheme
Employee of the Quarter awards