Automation Engineer

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The primary focus of the engineering team is to drive efficiency through the effective maintenance of all automated processes across the site.

Having the ability to quickly and safely deduce the cause of any fault and return equipment to operational capability to minimise any disruption to core activities is crucial.

Salary£55,683 (£49,423 plus £6,260 night shift premium)
HoursPanama shift pattern, 12 hour shifts from 6pm - 6am
Contract TypePermanent
LocationAxis Business Park, Portal Way, Gillmoss, Liverpool
Closing Date2022-10-23

About the Role

Job Overview

The primary focus of the engineering team is to drive efficiency through the effective maintenance of all automated processes across the site.

Having the ability to quickly and safely deduce the cause of any fault and return equipment to operational capability to minimise any disruption to core activities is crucial.

Package Description

  • £55,683 (£49,423 per annum plus £6,260 night shift premium)
  • Panama shift pattern (2 shifts on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off) - 12 hour shifts from 6pm - 6am
  • 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
  • Contributable Company pension scheme
  • PPE provided

Employee benefits: 

  • MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
    • Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more 
    • Free Financial Advice 
    • Bank your savings into an ISA
    • 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line 
    • Low cost voluntary insured health plans
  • Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
  • Onsite canteen
  • 10% store discount
  • Access to social and sporting events
  • Free car parking

Minimum Criteria to Apply

  • HNC or equivalent qualification in engineering
  • Experience of working with automated handling systems
  • Experience of working at heights
  • Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good level of computer literacy
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Experience of Computer Maintenance Management Systems

For applications to be considered, applicants are required to have a complete and up-to-date Home Bargains Careers Centre profile and to respond to the job application questionnaire when prompted.

Applicants that are invited to attend a face-to-face interview must present original documentation demonstrating their eligibility to work in the UK, along with other specified documents.

Please note, as we expect to receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, you are advised to submit your fully completed application at the earliest opportunity, as the closing date may be brought forward.