Confectionery Plant Fitter: Maintenance & Installations

Haribo; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days (including 5 bank holidays)

Up to 6% pension matched by HARIBO

Market leading life assurance cover

Bonus scheme

20% discount in our stores

Free onsite parking

A supportive and dynamic induction

Job summary

HARIBO Castleford is seeking a Panama Production Fitter to join the Panama Engineering team. The role involves mechanical maintenance of production machinery for sugar confectionery, reporting to the Shift Supervisor, and coordinating with Production, Packing, HSE, and Technical Services.

Working on a 2-week rota with 12-hour and 10-hour shifts, you’ll perform preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and assist with installation/commissioning of equipment.

Qualifications

• A mechanical Apprenticeship is essential.
• A manufacturing background with experience of case packers and palletising systems is essential.
• Practical problem-solving skills.
• Experience in the installation and commissioning of production machinery.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Good IT skills.
• A manufacturing background with experience of various types of production would be ideal.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Installation and commissioning of packing machinery

Skills

Mechanical apprenticeship

Manufacturing background

Case packers experience

Palletising systems experience

Problem solving

Production machinery installation

Communication skills

Decision making

IT skills

Education

Mechanical Apprenticeship

Tools

Milling

Turning

Welding

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Job description

HARIBO Castleford is seeking a Panama Production Fitter to join the Panama Engineering team. The role involves mechanical maintenance of production machinery for sugar confectionery, reporting to the Shift Supervisor, and coordinating with Production, Packing, HSE, and Technical Services.

Working on a 2-week rota with 12-hour and 10-hour shifts, you’ll perform preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and assist with installation/commissioning of equipment.