Engineering Support Operative

Company Description

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!

Job Description

Engineering Support Operative

£16.23 per hour 

Shift - 2 days 6am-6pm, 2 nights 6pm-6am - 4 days off

Why Gousto?

The team who work in our warehouse are vital to the success of Gousto. Our Spalding and Warrington warehouses have:

• Good transport links
• Free on-site parking
• Paid breaks
• A permanent contract paid weekly
• Great opportunity to progress with us where you align to our guiding Principles - Dream, Deliver, Care
• We provide PPE such as a warm coat and safety boots and full training is given.
• Gousto Academy training courses 

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, glasses & eye test contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym Flex; up to 40% discount on over 3000 gyms 
• ‘Perk Pantry’ with recognition, 1000’s of discounted and cash back deals from retailers
• Employee assistance scheme 

THE ROLE 

The ESO will maintain machinery ensuring the efficient running of production. Duties will include responding to stoppage calls from production and the SCADA system,  completing planned OAC maintenance tasks (OAC - Operator Asset Care) and running production machinery when required to support operations.
 

Core Responsibilities
 

• Responding quickly to problem solve issues and well as regular Maintenance such as strip down, identifying defects & replacing parts
• Proactive maintenance of machinery and fixing issues as they arise
• Identification of machine parts details from components & manuals to enable sourcing of replacement parts
• Pick face re-address capability
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products (incl OTIF).
• Maintain SOPs, documents and follow administrative procedures regarding maintenance 
• Use appropriate systems
• Conduct RCA and lead CI initiatives
• Understanding of key KPI’s that directly affect OTIF or other performance targets

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, and a confident and forward thinking team player.
• Excellent attention to detail with Flexibility and keenness to Problem solving.
• Understanding of production procedures and adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear).
• Systems knowledge ideally: SCADA to monitor and respond to line performance issues. Advanced DiQ & WMS knowledge.

Additional Information

Gousto is for everyone

Whether it’s creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. Across our business we lead with inclusivity and strive for equality in all we do; working hard to ensure Gousto is an environment where you can be totally yourself.

Everyone is welcome and we’re looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Excited but wondering if you tick every box? We recommend applying anyway so that we can review your profile . And, if you’re in a job share, why not just apply as a pair.

For our roles outside of Operations, most of our people spend 1 or 2 days in our offices every week, combining the benefits of flexibility and time together with colleagues. We want to enable you to do your best work, and if you require additional flexibility, please talk to us about it.

If you have a disability that you’re worried will affect you during the interview process, please let us know and we will do our best to help you feel comfortable.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please let us know.

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