Shift Technician at Polypipe

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Equipment Maintenance, Tool Changes, Quality Control, Training, Root Cause Analysis, Preventative Maintenance, Housekeeping, Health and Safety, Lean Tools, Process Improvement, Visual Workplace Organization, Kaizen Events, Communication, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Workflow Optimization

Industry

Plastics Manufacturing

Description

Closing Date for Application: Saturday 29/11/2025 Role: The Shift Technician will have in depth knowledge to prepare, operate, and maintain equipment and machinery safely and facilitate training. They perform routine tool changes, maintain and repair tooling to keep production lines optimised and in good working order. They also ensure correct materials are utilised and perform quality control evaluations to confirm finished goods meet quality standards. They will share their experience and knowledge to train and develop our people to the required business documents. They will embrace and champion the trademark behaviours. Responsibilities: Ensuring all equipment is available for tool changes to de done efficiently Prioritise tool changes from the allocated daily plan Liaise with production team leader and or production shift leader regarding labour required for tool changes Inspecting quality of products during machine start up Identifying problems and seeking solutions Carrying out root cause analysis, including communication of corrective actions Conduct training to relevant processes and procedures Establishing/maintain preventative maintenance methods through process excellence Maintain high levels of Housekeeping Participate in the daily operations SQCPE meeting Support and lead trials when required Complete all mandatory training. Step up to the Senior Team Leader role when they are on annual leave risk assess new tasks and support in producing relevant documentation Seek to improve the safety and environmental impact of the department. Identify risks and defects working towards a no harm safety culture. Generate solutions to improvement requests (3iii / SISIRI). Encourage the team to report any Health and Safety risks. Ensure your team are working in accordance with policies and procedures and only carrying out the tasks they are trained to. Able to introduce and deliver a robust and efficient localised process for workplace organisation. Support and streamline efficient processes. Use lean tools and techniques to drive sustainable solutions – 5s/Kanban/TPM/SMED. Develop and implement visual workplace organisation along with housekeeping standards. Regular audits and feedback. Plan storage locations around efficient workflow. Continuous improvements Kaizen events. The above job description is a guide to some of the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale. Here at Genuit we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. Our people are central to us which is why we’re passionate about building a culture of trust and innovation. We operate a decentralised business model where each Genuit Business attracts, nurtures, and retains local talent, becoming experts in their field. It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace. If you are ready to explore our vacancies further, get scrolling! The 'Search for Jobs' page shows you all our current roles, each providing an opportunity to develop your career in an organisation that, through innovative products and technology and a clear customer focus, has set its sights on being at the forefront of the Construction Industry.

Responsibilities

The Shift Technician is responsible for preparing, operating, and maintaining equipment and machinery safely while facilitating training. They perform routine tool changes, maintain and repair tooling, and ensure quality control evaluations confirm finished goods meet standards.