Packing Fitter

Posted 10 April by Haribo UK
£42,700 per annum
Castleford , West Yorkshire
Permanent, full-time

Register and upload your CV to apply with just one click

View all jobs
Posted by Haribo UK
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 Castleford 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 £42,700 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
- 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

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
- Good communication skills 
- The ability to make decisions under pressure
- Good IT skills
- Installation and commissioning of packing machinery is essential

Hours of Work:

This role is 40 hours per week on an alternating shift pattern and is based at our Castleford site.

REF-213 174

Reference: 52451586

Please note Reed.co.uk does not communicate with candidates via Whatsapp, and we will never ask you to provide your bank, passport or driving licence details during the application process. To stay safe in your job search and flexible work, we recommend visiting JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat labour market abuse. Visit the JobsAware website for information and free expert advice for safer work.

Report this job

Not quite what you are looking for? Try these similar searches