What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Technician position at Mergon?
Who we are:
At Mergon, we mould ideas for a sustainable future. We work with leading brands like Tesla, BMW, Xerox and Abbott to design, manufacture and deliver sustainable products for the vehicles and equipment of the future.
We care deeply about our colleagues, customers and our community and we have a curiosity that constantly pushes us to innovate and improve. We are competent, capable and we invest in our people and in our processes to ensure we continue to grow and do our best work every day.
The Role:
Mergon UK are currently hiring for Shift Technicians to join our team in Blackburn. This role will be responsible for carrying out all maintenance requests of the blow and injection moulding machines during shift hours, and scheduled maintenance as required.
Hours of Work: 12-hour continental shift pattern, rotated working 2 weeks days & 2 weeks night.
Key Responsibilities:
- To carry out maintenance requests on shift hours.
- To ensure continued running of both production and secondary equipment.
- To carry out all scheduled maintenance are requested.
- To assist and complete tool changes when requested.
- To carry out and generate projects aimed at process/method or Engineering Improvements.
- To identify and rectify compressed air and hydraulic oil leaks.
- To carry out quality checks where necessary to assist the Team Leaders on shift.
- To pro-actively participate in progressing Health & Safety within the organisation via the Company’s Health & Safety team.
To be succecssful in this role, you will likely have:
At least 3 years’ experience as a skilled technician, and ideally have experience of working in a manufacturing environment
Excellent communication skills with ability to influence others and work as part of a team
The document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.
Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Private Healthcare – option to join the scheme
Career Growth and Development Opportunities
Wellness & employee Events programme
Employee Assistance Programme
How to Apply
Due to high levels of interest, this post may close early, so early applications are advised.
To apply, please supply your CV using the advertising platform.
For further information, please contact the HR Manager at elle.coward@mergon.com
Equality and Diversity
Mergon is committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment, and to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability, or gender reassignment.
Safer Recruitment
Mergon is committed to promotion welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of rights to work in the UK.
