Automation Technician – Repack Line & Conveyor Robotics

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle to work

Online discount platform

Onsite parking

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. at the Heinz site in Wigan is seeking a Multi Skilled Automation Technician to maintain and support a new repack line with hi-tech automation. You will work on conveyor systems and 6-axis pick-and-place robots within a brand-new packaging line.

The role is full-time, 40 hours per week on a rotating 3-shift schedule (22:00-06:00, 14:00-22:00, 6:00-14:00). The package includes a pension, generous holidays, cycle-to-work, discounts, and onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in an automated process environment including PLCs, conveyors, Auto wrappers, Automatic S/R machines, closed loop communication systems, bar code scanners.
• Must be able to work at height.
• 18th Edition (desirable) – electrical work is performed by the Engineer you will support.
• Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• The primary aim is to systematically maintain and support the Asimo repack line to enable agreed operational up time
• Carrying out continuous improvement work meeting agreed timescales, quality standards and KPIs
• Identifying and raising defects as a result of plant surveillance and monitoring, advising on priority defects in designated areas of responsibility, using root cause analysis techniques
• Investigating plant failure or deterioration, recommending and carrying out remedial action. Monitoring the effectiveness of remedial maintenance or improvement work
• Supporting the maintenance of plant history and statutory records as required by reporting to the company’s in-house management system “workmate” with all requisite data

Skills

PLC systems

Conveyors

Automation

Electrical engineering

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. at the Heinz site in Wigan is seeking a Multi Skilled Automation Technician to maintain and support a new repack line with hi-tech automation. You will work on conveyor systems and 6-axis pick-and-place robots within a brand-new packaging line.

The role is full-time, 40 hours per week on a rotating 3-shift schedule (22:00-06:00, 14:00-22:00, 6:00-14:00). The package includes a pension, generous holidays, cycle-to-work, discounts, and onsite parking.