Technician - ISB

Amcor; Beccles; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a proactive technician to join its Operations/Production team. The role involves providing technical support to the Shift Supervisor, conducting tool changes, machine setups and TPM activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Experience in plastics or packaging manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude required.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and technical documents.
• Experience in a plastics, packaging, or manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Shift Supervisor to ensure maintenance, machine setup and production tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Perform tool changes, colour changes, machine setups, and parameter setting on all assigned machinery.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and TPM activities as scheduled.
• Identify and report faults and opportunities for improvement; support reduction of machine downtime through effective troubleshooting.
• Complete production, quality, maintenance and machine setup documentation in real time.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Reading work instructions

Education

Engineering/Mechanical/Technical qualification

Tools

Forklift Truck Licence

Job description

Department: Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Full-time or Part-time: Full-Time

Job Type: Employee

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

Hours of Work: 12-hour rotating shifts (36/48/36 pattern)

Job Purpose

To provide technical support to the Shift Supervisor, ensuring that all planned and unplanned maintenance, machine setup, and production-related activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company, customer, quality, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities & Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Compliance, Health & Safety

Responsibilities

· Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with current legislation, company policies, and site procedures.

· Promote and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Food Safety compliance.

· Report hazards, near misses, incidents, and unsafe conditions immediately.

· Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

KPIs

· Zero lost-time Health & Safety incidents per quarter.

· 100% completion of mandatory safety, quality, and environmental checks.

· 100% compliance with site audit requirements.

· No major non-conformances identified during audits.

Machine & Equipment Management

Responsibilities

· Perform tool changes, colour changes, machine setups, and condition setting on all assigned machinery.

· Ensure machine settings comply with approved production specifications.

· Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities as scheduled.

· Identify and report equipment faults, abnormalities, and improvement opportunities.

· Support the reduction of machine downtime through effective troubleshooting and maintenance.

KPIs

· Tool change completion within agreed standard times.

· 100% adherence to machine setup specifications.

· 100% completion of scheduled TPM activities.

· Machine downtime reduced by 3% compared with the previous quarter.

Operational Excellence

Responsibilities

· Complete all duties in accordance with approved work instructions and Safe Systems of Work.

· Maximise machine efficiency and output while maintaining product quality standards.

· Minimise waste, scrap, and rework through effective machine operation and process control.

· Maintain professional working standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

KPIs

· Zero unauthorised deviations from documented procedures.

· Daily production targets achieved or exceeded.

· Scrap and rework rate maintained at ≤ 3%.

· Active participation in continuous improvement activities.

Documentation & Reporting

Responsibilities

· Accurately complete all production, quality, maintenance, and machine setup documentation.

· Ensure records are completed in real time and meet traceability requirements.

· Communicate machine performance, quality issues, and shift handover information effectively.

KPIs

· 100% document completion and accuracy.

· All shift reports submitted before shift end.

· Zero documentation-related compliance findings during audits.

· 100% completion of shift handover requirements.

Teamwork & Support

Responsibilities

· Provide technical assistance and guidance to operators and other non-technical personnel.

· Support colleagues and departmental objectives to ensure production requirements are achieved.

· Respond positively to operational priorities and changing business needs.

· Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by management.

· Attend and complete all required training and development activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours

· Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.

· Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.

· Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to read and follow work instructions and technical documentation.

· Good communication and teamwork skills.

· Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet production targets.

· Experience within a plastics, packaging, or manufacturing environment.

· TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement experience.

· Mechanical or engineering qualification.

· Forklift Truck Licence (if required).

Key Success Factors

A successful Technician will consistently maintain safe working practices, minimise downtime, achieve production targets, maintain accurate documentation, support colleagues, and contribute to continuous improvement activities across the department.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

· Proven engineering aptitude with the ability to adapt technical skills to a specialist manufacturing process.

· The ability to work independently, using initiative to achieve objectives while taking ownership and accountability for actions and results.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the business.

· Confidence to challenge existing practices appropriately and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

· The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve departmental and business objectives.

· Flexibility and resilience in responding positively to changing priorities and operational demands.

· The ability to make timely and effective decisions when addressing day-to-day challenges and opportunities.

· A conscientious, professional, and thorough approach to all aspects of work.

· Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills, with a logical and methodical approach.

· A customer-focused mindset, recognising the impact of individual performance on customer satisfaction.

· A willingness to learn, develop new skills, and embrace new technologies and processes.

· The ability to listen carefully, understand requirements, and act upon instructions effectively.

· The ability to follow established procedures and work instructions to ensure tasks are completed safely and correctly.

· The capability to undertake all duties outlined within the Job Description following appropriate training where required.

· Demonstrable experience working within a technical, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, or motor vehicle environment.

· Experience of fault finding, problem solving, and maintaining equipment or machinery.

· Experience working within a safety-conscious environment and following documented procedures.

· Experience of Injection Stretch Blow M moulding (ISBM) processes.

· Experience setting and optimising machines, tooling, and associated production equipment.

· Experience within a plastics, packaging, or FMCG manufacturing environment.

· Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, TPM, or similar operational excellence programmes.

Essential Qualifications

· Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Technical qualification.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will:

· Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

· Take pride in producing high-quality work.

· Show commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

· Be reliable, punctual, and dependable.

· Remain calm and focused under pressure.

· Support colleagues and contribute positively to team success.

· Embrace continuous improvement and personal development opportunities.

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries.
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