Automation Assistant

#Job Summary
The Automation Assistant will be required to carry out the preparation, operational and rectification tasks listed below on the Automated Materials Handling Equipment

#Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Start of shift checks ensuring equipment is fit for use 
Powering down safely and correctly to allow product flow faults to be rectified 
Investigate the reasons and re-start the system after an emergency stop (non technical errors) 
Rectify time-out faults using the manual controllers (Pendant or HMI panel) 
Follow safety procedures when working on and around the Automated Mechanical Handling Equipment, such as isolation of adjoining equipment, and following the "safe entry procedure"& use of correct PPE 
Using access equipment in and around the system to rectify product flow issues 
Machine Housekeeping (cleanliness), removal of any objects that would interfere with product flow, such as pallet debris and cling film, to ensue product flow is not impeded 
Report issues to the Flow Room for issuing or escalation to the engineering partners for rectification 
Communication of faults and system availability. 
Notifying the Error Handler partners of faults and their locations. 
Follow the onsite communication protocol to ensure the operation is kept informed of all issue.  Use of a handheld radio is provided for this use. 
Shift Handover Meetings - main issues throughout the shift to be communicated. 
Further communications to be translated via the shift handover, i.e. toolbox talks, meeting with Engineering colleagues, to enable the Error Handlers to relay any concerns and/or problems within the Automated Materials Handling equipment 

#Skills/Qualifications
Numerate and Literate, able to use computer equipment 
Able and responsible to work on own initiative - to be a self starter 
Clear spoken voice and auditory comprehension 
Experience in a warehousing, engineering or automation environment would be advantageous. 
Having an interest in engineering would be an advantage 
Ability to Analyse 
Ability to Learn 
Communication written and verbal 
Ability to work at height via ladder or steps 
Self Motivated 
Positive Attitude 
Results Orientated 
Customer Focused 
First Time right with attention to detail 
Physically able to fulfil the role 
Manual handling 

#Important behaviours to have in line with our company values
Appreciation – Recognises the achievement of others 
Creativity – Is resourceful and innovative
Courage – Willing to learn and try new things
Openness – Always approachable and helpful
Reliability – Consistently gives their best

#Company benefits
KNAPP will contribute up to 6% pension 
Private healthcare, including optical, dental and hearing cover
Life Assurance
Cash-back Health care scheme, including private medical excess cover
Benefit portal offering lifestyle discounts, including a training portal
Employee assistance programme
Ride-to-Work
Employee referral scheme
Employee of the Quarter awards