Benefits: 

- 22 days holiday   

- Pension Scheme

- Enhanced sick pay package after completion of probationary and then again from Yr 2

- Cycle to work scheme 

- Ongoing training to complete the levels with remuneration for successful completion 

- On site parking 

- Company workwear provided 

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

At Berry Global, Inc., we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry leading talent of 47,000 global employees across more than 295 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information on our vacancies or about joining our team, visit our website at www.berryglobal.com/careers

Day Engineering Technician - Electrical Bias preferred, mechanical considered required for employment in a Global based manufacturing company in Kenfig Industrial Estate near Port Talbot

Salary £38-41k depending on experience. 

Own transport is required as site is not near any major transport links.

Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm ( 40hrs pw) 

Must have the right to work in the uk. 

Qualifications/skills (education, experience and skills):

• Educated to HNC/HND in an electrical discipline
• Suitable experience in a manufacturing based environment with specific knowledge of plc and electrical systems.
• H&S, Quality, Customer, and Productivity focused.
• Self-motivated, reliable, dedicated, hardworking, conscientious and flexible.

Summary (job purpose and main contribution to business):

To provide technical support to the plant, covering machine maintenance and breakdowns.  You will support the Engineering Manager in maximising both the running times and efficiencies of the plant.  The plant operates on a 24/7 basis and the role of the engineer will be to form part of a team that provides effective support to the plant.

Essential Functions (main responsibilities):

• Promote and participate in activities that ensure the highest safety, operational and quality standards are achieved.
• Plan, develop and implement machine modifications and monitor the production equipment to improve OEE
• Provide technical support to the plant, covering machine maintenance and breakdowns
• Assisting in the purchase and procurement of all engineering parts for stock, breakdown and project purposes.
• Working with specialist equipment such as programmable logic controllers (PLC) and Drives.
• Resource Utilisation and planning of major overhauls / upgrades.
• Planning and scheduling of vendors and craftsmen, ensuring they are fully compliant with the site H&S policy.
• Recommending on Preventative Maintenance inspections.
• Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis of all electrical systems, maintaining up to date with new technology to improve fault analysis and efficiency.
• Support the Engineering Manager in maximising both the running times and efficiencies of the plant
• Provide effective support to the plant through an on-call system
• Interface with external suppliers as required.
• Contribute to the identification of improvement plans as reviewed during the daily and monthly meeting processes.
• Carry out the required training and adapt to the ever evolving engineering requirements.
• Other ad hoc duties as required by the management team