Shift Technician - Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

We are Reckitt, home to the world’s best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It’s how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it’s our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you’re looking for a career in supply chain, there’s no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics.

About the role

Imagine a role where your technical skills not only enhance operational excellence but also contribute to the health and wellbeing of millions. At Reckitt, we’re seeking a dedicated Shift Technician who thrives in a dynamic environment and aims to ensure our manufacturing systems operate at their peak. Your mission is to maintain our standards of safety and quality while marking a path for continuous improvement within our vibrant manufacturing facility. You have the power to make an impact - come and grow with us.

Your responsibilities:

• Ensure safety protocols are always adhered to and contribute to a culture of safety within the workplace.
• Ensure appropriate resources, assets and time are available for the application of a systematic approach to Engineering Maintenance which uses performance indicators to routinely deliver targets and drive performance improvement.
• All items of plant and equipment are maintained to the appropriate standards to ensure their performance is safe, reliable and in accordance with the principles of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice).
• Monitor plant operational efficiency, reliability and capability of all plant and equipment, identifying areas of under-performance or opportunity and implement plans to deliver improvement.
• Ensure that a uniform approach to maintenance is implemented across shifts.
• Diagnose and rectify problems with manufacturing equipment and systems following an RCA approach.
• Understand the maintenance requirements in the area, and ensure that maintenance is delivered using a proactive, responsive, customer focused approach with effective application of the maintenance system and good engineering practice.
• Ensure accurate reporting of all tasks through CMMS (SAP), and other relevant systems.
• Comply with maintenance systems and procedures, including those regarding Health and Safety, Environment and Quality assurance.
• Participate in the planning and execution of training for self and other team members.
• Employ an "if down, do" philosophy, utilise natural machine down time to execute PPM’s, planned corrective tasks, and machine improvements.

The experience we’re looking for:

• 2+ years of experience as a Mechanical Technician or Multi Skilled technician in a GMP environment.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing Mechanical Systems and high-speed packaging lines.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and practices.
• Apprentice trained to NVQ level 3, HNC / HND or relevant experience.
• Demonstrable experience in FMCG, health care or similar industry.
• IT literate and ability to utilise all Microsoft programs.

What we offer:

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt’s potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt’s pay for performance philosophy.

Equality:

We recognise that in real life, great people don’t always 'tick all the boxes'. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.