Engineering Support Operative (ESO)

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK and Ireland's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. Gousto customers choose recipes they like to cook and ta-dah - we deliver the perfectly measured ingredients to their door. Skip the supermarket queue, and create delicious meals! It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch!

As an Engineering Support Operative, you will be responsible for operating, setting up and maintaining machinery ensuring the efficient running of production. Duties will include the running of production machinery, responding to stoppage calls from the control room and completing planned OAC maintenance tasks. (OAC - Operator Asset Care). There will be a requirement to undergo specific training to safely complete the duties above. This will require working whilst line operatives are on breaks & taking breaks at different times.

Core Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate ability to do maintenance strip down, identify defects & replace parts.
• Proactive maintenance of machinery i.e. replacement of belts and bands and fix any issues that might occur during the shift and inspect parts with precision and measuring tools.
• Identification of machine parts details from components & manuals to enable sourcing of replacement parts.
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products (incl OTIF).
• Ability to show others machine operations, safety & maintenance competencies & outline common issues.
• Delivery of planned maintenance SOP’s as per the site PPM schedule.
• Working towards Qualification/Authorised to mechanically strip down machine parts & rebuild (within 6 months).
• Working towards Qualification/Authorised to electrically disconnect & reconnect like for like (within 2yrs).
• Identification of down time issues.

Who You Are:

• Previous experience gained within a similar role preferably in FMCG environment.
• Mechanically minded with working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• A confident and forward thinking team player.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Flexibility and problem solving.
• Ambitious and looking to progress in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of production procedures and adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear).

Company Benefits:

• 21 days paid leave.
• 40% Gousto discount.
• Your first Gousto box FREE.
• 15% Gousto discount for friends and family.
• Life Assurance, Pension and Giving at Gousto scheme.
• Access to Aviva digital GP and wellness app.
• Gym membership and Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance, discounts and cashback via Tell Us Health.

We are committed to equality of opportunity across our organisation. At all levels we promote equality, ensuring our people are consistently treated in a fair and equal manner.