Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Chepstow, UK

Hours of Work: 40 hours, 07.30 - 15.30 / 12.00-20.00 M-F (1 week rotating)

Salary: Up to £43k negotiable depending on experience

Hawk 3 Talent are working with a specialist global manufacturer who are looking to recruit a Electrical Maintenance Engineer for their Chepstow site. Excellent opportunity for progression for the right candidate.

As Maintenance Technician you'll enjoy being a critical part of the team and work flexibly across a variety of activities.

As Maintenance Technician you'll 'roll your sleeves up and get stuck in' wherever you're needed carrying out a variety of different tasks including routine / preventative maintenance/mechanical settings and fault diagnosis across all the facility and systems, some major items include:

• Vertical powder paint line.
• Semi - automated packing (tapping & spiral wrap) lines.
• Paint line conveyor/track.
• Spray guns reciprocator.
• A range of liquid pumps, valves and heating elements in chemical treatment and wastewater treatment plant; and Polyamide rolling lines and packing machines.

As a Maintenance Technician you'll be working with aluminum rolling machines (and there aren't many of those around) so we'll make sure you'll receive all the necessary training to be successful in your role. Experience of working as a Maintenance technician is a bonus but, as a minimum we're looking for you to demonstrate that you have:

• Proven experience of being a competent qualified electrical technician.
• Possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• A self?motivated proactive approach to work with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven experience of reading machine schematics.
• Ability to build, maintain effective working partnerships with colleagues - we're a team and better when we work together!
• If you have any experience of machine setting that's a bonus!

This role does involves physical movement including lifting, bending, twisting and carrying with loads of up to 20kg as a core part of the role.

Role details

40 hours per week alternating shift between 06.00 - 14.00 / 14.00 - 22.00

Salary - up to 43,000.00 depending on experience.

Benefits

22 Days holiday rising with length of service.

Life Assurance - 2 x annual salary

Employee support programme

Non-contractual company bonus up to 6% of your base salary (eligibility applies)

Employee events, discounts at high street retailers and much more

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to Rachel.Sheehy@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Job:                      Maintenance Technician

Hours:                  Mon to Fri (6-2, 2-10, 10-6)

Location:             Merthyr Tydfil

Salary:                 £36,165.50

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking to recruit a Maintenance Technician for a permanent role with our client, a specialist manufacturer based in Merthyr Tydfil.

Overview

To maximise machines' output and maintain manufacturing processes in a fast pace and busy production environment

To continuously improve manufacturing processes in order to maximise safety, quality and productivity of production lines

Key responsibilities

Provision of engineering and operational support to manufacturing processes

Fault finding and corrective actions on all production equipment

Machine setting and repairs in order to achieve optimal product specification and machine performance

Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance program

Monitoring machinery condition and planning and carrying out all essential repairs

Promoting TPM approach, working on various engineering projects

Responding to minor and major breakdowns

Preparation of sub-assemblies

Tool changes

Other tasks as reasonably requested by Engineering Team Leader / Manager

Qualifications

ONC/HNC, BTEC lvl3, NVQ lvl3 in an Engineering Discipline

Experience of high speed, high volume production environment, ideally FMCG / packaging sectors

Core competencies

Self-driven and pro-active approach

Able to operate & take decisions independently

Can-do attitude

Flexible

Salary: £36165.50

Benefits: 25 days bank holidays, Pension, Death in service x 3 annual salary, cycle to work scheme

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to Rachel.Sheehy@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Spray Booth Technician

Location: Chepstow, UK

Hours of Work: 40 hours, 07.30 – 15.30 / 12.00-20.00 M-F (1 week rotating)

Salary: £25,767 – Overtime available

Hawk 3 Talent are working with a specialist global manufacturer who are looking to recruit a Spray Booth Technician for their Chepstow site. Excellent opportunity for progression for the right candidate.

JOB PURPOSE

Accountable to the Paint Line Team Leader, the Spray Booth Operative is part of a small team responsible for the operation of the powder booth in a vertical powder coating plant for architectural aluminium extrusions. This role will also involve providing cover for the water treatment technicians as required by the needs of the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

• Set-up and monitor the spray booth for correct operation to meet all agreed quality standards.
• Complete colour changes in a timely manner understanding the impact of different colour change procedures on quality.
• To analyse technical / quality problems with the process / product and implement solutions quickly and effectively.
• Schedule the work to maximise productivity and achieve quality requirements.
• To complete relevant paperwork in line with process.
• To monitor and carry out all paint powder/consumable item stock control transactions via SAGE or similar
• To understand customer needs in line with the needs of the business.
• To keep up to date and respond accordingly to all enquiries.
• To liaise with and assist internal staff where required, promptly and in a professional manner.
• To attend meetings, training programmes, etc. as directed by management; and
• To provide feedback to all other areas of the business to ensure continuous improvement of our services.
• Any other duties that may be required.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience of working in a similar role, specifically a thorough and practical understanding of the powder booth, the control panel and associated powder handling / recycling system
• Previous experience of Water industry operations i.e. water and waste water treatment, water and sewerage network operations;
• Proven experience of working in an organised and structured way
• Previous experience of working in a fast-growing company
• Ability to understand production paperwork, including engineering drawings would be an advantage
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office

Skills & Attributes

• Enthusiastic with a positive attitude
• Able to work unsupervised and as part of a team
• Ability to build constructive working relationships with colleagues
• Excellent time keeping skills
• Ability to work proactively and flexibly

In return, you will benefit from:

Salary £25,767

Overtime available – Mon to Sat time and a half, Sun and Bank Holidays double time

Monday to Friday working pattern (rotating mornings and afternoons)

• 30 Days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Free onsite car parking
• Company pension scheme
• Employee support programme
• Non-contractual company bonus (eligibility applies)
• Employee events, discounts at high street retailers and much more

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to Rachel.Sheehy@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Production Operative

Chepstow

Permanent - Mon to Fri 6-2pm and 2-10pm

Salary - £22,357 - 24,396

Hawk 3 Recruitment are working with a specialist manufacturer based In Chepstow to recruit production operatives to join their company on a permanent basis. Excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to progress and develop their career with a successful and established and successful firm.

Job Purpose:

To assist with the manufacture with all Products. To operate, set and program machinery as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and machinery in a safe manner.
• To carry out maintenance and cleaning of equipment when required.
• Fault find and report any defects or problems
• Contributing to daily targets
• To carry out all quality control checks as required.
• To ensure the production area is kept in a clean operative state.
• To provide cover in other areas of production when required.
• Ensure that the Health & Safety requirements of the Company are met at all times. Identifying any potential safety issues.
• Any other duties that may be required.

Competencies

• Good team worker
• Pro-active
• Good communication skills
• Machine setting experience
• CNC experience (desirable but not essential)

In return, you will benefit from:

Salary: £22,357 - £24396 (including shift pay)

Holidays: 22 BH rising 1 day per year to 25

Overtime available - Mon to Sat time and a half, Sun and Bank Holidays double time

Free onsite parking

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to Rachel.Sheehy@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Asset Care Engineer

Gloucester

Permanent – Full Time

Salary circa £45-50k Negotiable depending on experience Benefits

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking to recruit 2 x Asset Care Engineers for their client, a specialist manufacturer based in Gloucester. Excellent working environment together with salary package and progression opportunities for the right candidates. The ideal candidate will be Electrical duty holder trained however this is not essential. Salary is negotiable depending on skills, qualifications and experience.

Job Purpose

• To focus on all aspects of the introduction, performance, reliability and validation of processes and machine tools.
• Using the site CMMS and OEE tools, the Asset Care Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and up keeping the asset database, along analysing the data to identify/prioritise/ create work plans according to asset reliability and Top 3 opportunities.
• Implement a continual PPM review process, within their designated asset base, that will improve the quality of the maintenance undertaken by the Maintenance Engineering Team and will be measured by reliability improvement from OEE.
• To lead small improvement groups and activities to resolve plant reliability issues using proven CI methods and RCA. Delivering improvement projects as individual or leading small teams.
• Will provide cover in the absence of the Engineering Projects and Development Manager where necessary.
• Working with the Facilities and Maintenance manager and his team to ensure resource labour and parts are available on time in full.

Key Performance Measures

• Health & safety performance — Machinery Safety and Behavioural Safety
• Energy Reduction.
• Waste Elimination.
• OEE targets -Availability and Downtime.
• Capacity targets by area.
• Asset Care deployment plan.
• Small Improvement Projects by area.
  • Contributes to delivery of site H&S plan in accordance with Corporate strategy

Key Responsibilities

•             Support a safety culture of protecting people from harm.

•             Support Delivery of Environmental Strategy and Resource Efficiency KPI's.

•             Attends daily Engineering review.

•             Identify training needs for Maintenance Engineers and frontline maintenance team

•             Facilitation of processes using tools and techniques including (but not limited to):-

• DMAIC/ RCA
• 5S - Work Place Organization and Visual Management
• Asset Care
• Plans activity in line with plant gaps and shutdowns.
• Develop work plans in line with reliability improvement.
• Generate and execute improvement plans.
• Use data to prioritise activity and measure improvements.
• Understand MRO budget.
• Raise orders using Syspro.
• Waste Elimination Focus.
• Deliver Improvement plans covering all operational KPI's.
• Support the development and delivery of manufacturing OEE improvement program.
• Support delivery of primary KPi's — Safety, Quality, Waste, Capacity.
• Maintain systems and controls to ensure that quality production delivery is at the forefront of all activities.
• Promote a continuous improvement culture.
• Innovation & Investment Develop local innovation and "Big Ideas" pipeline in relation to site opportunity & Cl.
• Support the development and Delivery of the site Capital plan to cost, on time in full.
• Project manage capital investments to deliver growth and reduce costs.

Decision Making

Works with minimal supervision, taking personal responsibility for own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that is produced.

Communication & Contacts

Is able to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Builds strong relationship across the wider team in order to share good practice, updates and learnings.

People

No direct reports but must be able to influence others

Management Financial Responsibility

Whilst this role has no budgetary responsibility the role holder is expected to be mindful of the impact of their role on the wider company budget, including but not limited to the efficiency of their role, waste and lost time. Project Budgets are expected to be managed where required.

Equipment

All employees are responsible for the care and safekeeping of all company equipment as appropriate to their role. Issues requiring training and/or qualification not undertaken/held by the employee must be escalated to the correct person. Untrained/unqualified employees are forbidden from undertaking the use or maintenance of equipment.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• HNC/HND/Apprentice qualified or Equivalent, with a recognised qualification in either electrical or mechanical skills.
• Although it is recognised that Apprenticeships generally train in a single disciplined the candidate should have a full understanding and a level of competency in mechanical fields, electrical diagnosis and circuitry and pneumatic systems.
• Experience and understanding of Regulatory and Quality systems required in the design, purchase, and installation and validation of machine tools and processes.
• High IT literacy.
• Agility and Capability to communicate and engage at all levels of the organisation.
• Exceptional Communicator with verbal and numerate skills.
• Hands on experience of Coaching/Mentoring and Knowledge Transfer process.
• Training skills in imparting knowledge and facilitating groups.
• Analytical thinker using Data to drive action
• Action oriented and energetic
• Ability to build effective teams
• Demonstrable track record of delivering improvement programs and small capital projects within Engineering
• PLC Fault finding (Desirable)
• Prince 2 Project Management (Desirable)
• Experience in medical Device manufacturing or FMCG (desirable)

Personal Qualities

Driven - drives for reliability, continuous improvement, works at pace, as one team, focuses on achieving joint goals

Courageous - seizing new opportunities, trying new ways to improve

Straightforward - making it easier to work

Inventive - finding better ways of working and serving our customers and consumers

Robust - Can flourish within an ambiguous, dynamic and demanding pressurised environment, demonstrating resilience and delivering results

Resilience - Highly tenacious. Never gives up. Relentless, proactive focus on reducing business costs. Good knowledge of own numbers and always has a plan to meet or exceed targets without being asked.

Brilliant Execution - Use thinking skills to analyse, decide, prioritise and plan. Can balance short term requirements with long term objectives to achieve commercial goals.

Communication and Influencing Skills - Able to influence people at all levels, internal and external, through listening and adjusting communication style to meet the needs of the audience. Works with Associates to do what is best for Company ahead of own division, department or personal goals.

Customer Focused - Understands the customer requirements. Always seeking to improve quality and service for our internal / external stakeholders.

Team Player - Works with colleagues to do what is best for the Company as a whole, ahead of divisional, department or personal goals.

Asset Care Engineer is a hands on role which is predominantly factory based. A desk and PC is provided for the role.

Remuneration:

Salary £45-50k negotiable depending on experience

• 25 holidays Jan-Dec
• Pension - It is a NEST arrangement
  • Employee contribution is 5%
  • Employer contribution is 3%
  • Employees can make ‘Additional Voluntary Contributions’ (AVCs).
  • Post completion of probationary period - Vitality single private healthcare

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to Rachel.Sheehy@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Cell Leader - Flexographic Printer

Warminster

Permanent - 3 Shift weekly rotation 

Early: 5:45 - 14:00
Middle: 10:00 - 18:00
Late: 13:45 - 22:00

Salary: Up to £37,000 plus bonus (performance related) and overtime available

Hawk 3 Recruitment are working with a specialist manufacturer based In Warminster to recruit a Cell Leader - Flexographic Printer to join their company on a permanent basis. Excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to progress and develop their career with a successful and established and successful firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for a small team of 3.

Job Purpose:

Support the Shift Management to ensure the corresponding trained staff are in the right places for  the effective and efficient production manufacturing process to support the running plan. Assisting the management team in organising the correct materials and resources.

Manage all aspects of the printing machine operation, making sure the machine is working at full  capacity, is stocked with the necessary materials, and is well maintained. Assessing training requirements and supporting in the development and new skills up take of operators.

Specific responsibilities

• Good understanding of water based (or solvent based) inks to include viscosity, trapping and colour sequences, including x ray and associated software.
• Good understanding of photopolymer printing plate (Stereos) specification is key, making sure any issues are highlighted ahead to the shift managers to minimise downtime and waste.
• Manage and organise product flow and WIP areas for on and off machine processes.
• Strive to improve production and quality, ensuring that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) are monitored, and targets achieved.
• Assist the Maintenance engineer to provide specialist technical support, identify necessary machine spare parts and upkeep the inventory of spare parts to enhance the machine performance.
• Deliver team briefs, shift handovers with focus on quality, technical aspects of jobs, and H&S, encouraging and gathering ideas from the team.
• Provide the technical expertise, training and printing mentoring within team.
• Lead by example, ensuring a healthy, risk free, and safe working environment is always maintained, working in conjunction with the Head of Production, Shift Management and HSO to ensure the safe operation of the plant and machinery.

Knowledge and experience

• A proven background in management within a manufacturing environment.
• Flexographic Printer experience for corrugated board conversion, whilst consideration will be given to a Lithographic Printer on folding carton board
• Working knowledge of Repro and Colour management would be advantageous.
• Full understanding of x-ray (Colour Machine) and associated software.
• Good understanding of water-based (or solvent-based) inks to include viscosity, trapping and colour sequences.
• Good understanding of photopolymer printing plate (Stereos) specification would be beneficial
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to sustain and develop team working and team-based problem solving.
• Possess the ability to lead , motivate and coach a team, leading by example, setting objectives, and defining responsibilities to give a clear sense of direction.
• Computer literacy, able to use MRP's, (Material Resource Plan), such as ABACA PKG 3000, Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
• High level of numerical and analytical ability.
• Ability to build effective relationships with work colleagues.
• Able to achieve results by setting high standards and committing to clear objectives with the ability to show resilience and a flexible approach.
• Aptitude and ability to understand packaging equipment and products.

Remuneration

Salary up to £37000 plus bonus (performance related) and overtime available.

Cmpany pension

29 days holidays including BH – Increases after second year to a day per year to a maximum of 32 days after 5 years.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to Rachel.Sheehy@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Lead Machine Operator- BOBST Expert fold

Warminster

Permanent - 2 Shift weekly rotation

Early: 5:45 - 14:00
Late: 13:45 - 22:00

Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 based on experience Bonus (performance related) Overtime available

Hawk 3 Recruitment are working with a specialist manufacturer based in Warminster to recruit a lead machine operator to join their company on a permanent basis. Excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to progress and develop their career with a successful and established and successful firm.

Job Purpose:

Manage all aspects of the machine operation, making sure their machines are working at full capacity, are stocked with the necessary materials, and are well maintained.

Specific responsibilities

• Lead a small team of 5 to assign the various production responsibilities within the Folder Gluer line to the team accordingly.
• Strive to improve production and quality, ensuring that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) set up for their machine are monitored, and targets achieved.
• Provide product expertise within their cell team and respond his team questions, supporting the workflow.
• Good understanding of various types of crash lock, envelops 4/ 6 corner packaging.
• Monitor product manufacturing process of their machine and implement corrective actions as necessary, including
• proper use of the production resources assigned to his machine, assist in proper set up, adhere to required frequency of product checks.
• Assist the maintenance engineer to provide specialist technical support within the maintenance schedule.
• Lead and supervise their machine operation by communicating effectively with their machine teams and counterparts
• Deliver their team briefs at the start of the shift, to make sure the cell team is fully informed of workload and
• requirements for the shift, encouraging and gathering improvement ideas from the tea.
• Provide detailed shift handovers to other operators with focus on quality and any maintenance issues.
• Responsible for maintaining the continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating follow up actions and any irregularities.
• Optimise the efficiency of the machine by effectively following the maintenance plan programme, established by the engineering team, ensuring any issues or deviations are managed and reported accordingly and all end of shift information is communicated to the Shift Manger.
• Preparations of equipment, spares, and relevant job documentation/information for the shift, manage tool changes within the allocated time.
•  Issues are highlighted ahead to the shift manager to minimise downtime and waste.
• Maintain and calibrate machine and associated devices according to good maintenance practice.
• Liaise with other machine operators, departments, and senior management in the implementation of company
• policies, procedures, and goals.
• Through the utilisation of lean manufacturing techniques, strive to exceed the Company targets in productivity,
• efficiency, and quality on a continuous basis.
• Ensure the Health and Safety standards of operation for all areas are met by their operating team in full.

Knowledge and experience

• Relevant Manufacturing experience in BOBST Folder Gluer Machines in Corrugated industry.
• A good knowledge of the production requirements of the various product ranges and quality control processes and requirements within the production schedule, assigning responsibilities within the team accordingly.
• Experience of the packaging sector is essential, and knowledge of Bobst gluers is desirable.
• Ability to design processes and layouts.
• Full understanding of design and production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap, and re work.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to sustain and develop team working and team based problem solving.
• Aptitude and ability to understand packaging equipment and products.
• Enthusiasm and determination to excel.

Remuneration

Salary £30-£33k plus bonus (performance related) and overtime available.

Cmpany pension

29 days holidays including BH – Increases after second year to a day per year to a maximum of 32 days after 5 years.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to Rachel.Sheehy@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Chester

Hours: Continentals 12 hour shifts 4 on 4 off days and nights

Salary:  £41.3k

An opportunity has arisen for Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our client, a specialist manufacturer in the Chester area. Excellent salary and progression opportunities for the right candidate

The focus of the role is to work closely with the production team to ensure that machinery downtime is kept to a minimum and that all maintenance is conducted in advance to avoid production disruption.

They will need to work collaboratively with the engineering team, supporting and identifying means of improving plant productivity. They will ensure that any spare parts, materials, and equipment are available. They will be able to investigate and establish the causes of all breakdowns and machinery speed losses and record any repairs to ensure recurrent faults can be recognised.

The Candidate:

To successfully carry out this role you will need to be multi-skilled and time served.

Electrically you will be able to fault find on single and three-phase systems, servo motors and AC motors, sensors, and various control systems. There will be an element of electrical installation as required, typically lighting and small power. Knowledge of plc electronics desired.

Mechanically you will be able to work on drive train systems, rollers, gearboxes, shafts, pneumatics, and some hydraulics. There is a requirement to be able to strip machine assemblies to component level and rebuild. You will also need to have demonstrated experience in maintenance engineering and show the ability to work off your own initiative.

Education to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is preferred, but not essential as we would consider “time served” as experience.

You will be multi-skilled and have strong communication skills and excellent organisational skills.

What will you receive?

• £41.3k
• 28 days holiday (increases with service)
• Pension
• Free parking
• Online Holiday booking

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Perkbox membership which includes discounted gym membership, active wear and nutrition, savings on everyday shopping, cinema tickets, food and drink and emotional wellbeing support.
• WE CARE membership which includes easy access to 24/7 GP consultations, mental health support, get fit programmes and much more.
• The opportunity to gain further qualifications through external training
• Career progression and training opportunities

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to Rachel.Sheehy@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Hawk 3 Talent are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

SHIFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

CARDIFF

PERMANENT - Mornings and afternoons

£38-40K PLUS BENEFITS AND OVERTIME

Job Title

Shift Engineer

Reports to

Engineering & Operations Manager

Brief overview of role:

Duties to include; preventative maintenance on machines and equipment, as well as responding to emergency machine break downs throughout the plant. Involvement with new design, installation and movements of existing machines. Overhaul and repair of machines, ensuring that all equipment on site is safe to use, working efficiently and fit for purpose.

Alternating a week of days, afternoons and nights. Candidates must be flexible as possible call outs maybe required in line with the remit of the post.

Key tasks:

Ensure that Planned Preventative Maintenance is carried out in line with task schedules and industry best practices

Attend to breakdowns onsite ensuring that there is always a rapid response and that plant equipment and machinery breakdown time is minimised.

Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment and ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures

Complete suitable risk assessments prior to undertaking maintenance and repair work and document in full to ensure safe working practice

Ensure all equipment is safe to use and fit for purpose

Work with and install single phase / three phase electrical circuits

Carryout repairs and maintenance to site facilities

Actively promote safe working practices

Effective communication - keeping management and relevant parties aware. Seeking advice and assistance when required

To action and complete time/task sheets on a daily basis in accordance with agreed procedures.

Any other duty as maybe required commensurate with the post and the skill of the post holder

Key behaviours:

Incredibly self-motivated, naturally enthusiastic and able to lead by example

Professional and proactive work ethic

Excellent problem solving & analysis

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure                

Commitment to continually improve performance                            

Conscientious and vigilant with regard to Health and Safety.

Collaborating with wider team to ensure key deliverables are met.

Ensure all key deadlines are consistently met.

Key skills:

A recognised Electrical / Mechanical apprenticeship

Multi Skilled with a mechanical bias accompanied by good electrical knowledge

Qualified Multi skilled Engineer with an electrical bias

3 years plus experience of working in a food production environment

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

BRC experience

Good standard of written and oral communication in English.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency on behalf of its client

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STRATEGIC SOURCING SPECIALIST

OUTSKIRTS OF CARDIFF

PERMANENT

COMPETITIVE SALARY PLUS BENEFITS

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking to recruit a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join their client, a specialist manufacturer based on the outskirts of Cardiff. The successful candidate will be responsible for a portfolio of suppliers providing Electro, Mechanical and Packaging materials for the Cardiff manufacturing facility. The key responsibilities are managing Quality, Service and Cost, managing an existing supplier network and sourcing new and innovative suppliers from around the globe.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers.
• Develop a sourcing strategy by category for all key components and materials.
• Identify and deliver cost saving projects, taking a lead role in project implementation.
• Monitor and report on key commodity markets, identifying opportunities and risks for the cost base of the business.
• Liaise with global procurement partners to provide competitive advantage to the wider Panasonic supply chain.
• Develop business continuity plans, with risk mitigation planning and financial health checks of key business partners.
• Drive NPD through a robust procurement process.
• Guide Engineering and other business partners through sourcing strategy and supplier selection process.
• Contract Management.
• Agile Inventory management.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Essential Requirements:

• Extensive Purchasing experience within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the use of the basic Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel).

Desirable Requirements:

• Degree level education in Business Management or Supply Chain / Procurement.
• MCIPS is desirable, but not essential.
• Experience of working with Asian Suppliers.
• Detailed knowledge of Oracle system.
• Ability to think strategically and make decisions independently.
• This role requires a strong communicator who can work closely with all levels in the business.
• Confident negotiator and able to deal with complex procurement activities.
• Experience of managing multiple simultaneous projects
• Experience within the Electronics or Manufacturing Industry is desirable.
• Awareness of Lean principles

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Working Hours: 07:45 – 16:30 Monday – Thursday, 07:45 – 13:30 Friday.

• Company pension contributions of up to 10%.
• Free parking on site.
• Annual leave entitlement of 24 days ( bank holidays), increasing up to 30 ( bank holidays) with length of service.
• Death in service benefit of 4x annual salary.
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, bereavement, adoption, surrogacy, and sickness.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Long Service Awards.
• Exclusive 'Staff Sales' site for Panasonic products.
• Training and development opportunities.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.