We are recruiting....
Packing Fitter

Welcome to HARIBO, Europe's largest and most successful sweet-confectionery brand! Our mission is to bring happiness to kids and grown-ups and we're looking for talented people to join our team to help us spread some joy!

We are looking for a Packing Fitter to join our Pontefract site.
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor on a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for providing mechanical maintenance services to all machinery and equipment used for the packing of sugar confectionery.
You will have key relationships with other departments including but not limited to; Production, Packing, HSE, Technical Services and Engineering.
And finally, one of our values is ‘Childlike Happiness’ so be prepared to have some fun along the way!

Life at the 'happy world' means:

- Salary £45,287.32 per annum, inclusive of 17.5% shift premium
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Life Assurance
- Bonus scheme
- 20% discount in our Stores
- Free onsite parking
- A supportive and dynamic induction period
- And you can't forget...Sweet treats!!

Our mix that awaits you:

- Some of the key accountabilities and responsibilities of the role are;
- Completing jobs in line with the Preventative maintenance schedule
- A manufacturing background with experience of case packers and palletising systems is essential
- Responding quickly and effectively to all breakdowns
- Preparing machines in line with the planning schedule including carrying out changeover where required
- Ensuring all activities are carried out in line with the standards expected in the food industry
- Carrying out project/installation work as requested
- Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with any Permit to Works, Job recording, fire alarm muting, Health & Safety and hygiene set system of work
- To complete fabrication work including milling, turning, welding, pneumatics and hydraulics
- Installation and commissioning of packing machinery is essential

Ingredients that you bring with you:

- Mechanical Apprenticeship is essential
- A manufacturing background with experience of case packers and palletising systems is essential
- Practical problem solving skills
- Installation and commissioning of machinery would be ideal
- Good communication skills
- The ability to make decisions under pressure
- Good IT skills
- Installation and commissioning of packing machinery is essential
- A manufacturing background with experience of various types of packaging would be ideal

Hours of Work:
This role is 40 hours per week on an alternating shift pattern and is based at our Pontefract site.

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