#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: 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 Completion of dynamic risk assessments 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) 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 Communication of faults and system availability Follow the onsite communication protocol to ensure the operation is kept informed of all issue. Use of a communication method is provided for this use. Issue or escalate issues to the engineers for rectification 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 Automation assistant to relay any concerns and/or problems within the Automated Materials Handling equipment #Skills, Qualifications and experience Numerate, Literate and verbal communication Basic PC skills Able and responsible to work on own initiative Ability to work at height via ladder or steps Positive Attitude Results Orientated Customer Focused Physically able to fulfil the role Experience in a warehousing, engineering or automation environment would be advantageous #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 Access to Pinktum for a variety of training courses Employee assistance programme Ride-to-Work Employee referral scheme Employee of the Quarter awards