Mechanical Fitter

Role: Mechanical Fitter - Nights

Location: HARIBO Castleford

Working hours: 41 (Sunday - Thursday)

Salary: £56,793.45 plus an operational site bonus

Position type: Permanent

We are on the hunt for a Mechanical Fitter to come and join our nights Engineering team based out of our Castleford site.

Within this role you will report into one of our Shift Supervisors and will work as part of our fantastic wider Engineering team. To enable HARIBO sugary success, within this role you will play a critical part in ensuring the smooth running of our operations via the mechanical installation and maintenance of all machinery and services required within our Production department.

Working hours

This role runs inline with our night shift pattern (41 hours per week):

Sunday: 22:00 – 06:05

Monday – Thursday: 21:50 – 06:05

How you’ll contribute to the mix

This is a fantastic opportunity to add a sugar rush to your career and delve hand first into a role at HARIBO…

• Preparing machines to operate at optimum efficiency
• Attending machine breakdowns and carrying out maintenance as required; including preventative maintenance
• Carrying out bench fitting and installation of new machinery
• Following set procedures for permit to work, job recording, firm alarm muting, health and safety and hygiene set systems of work
• Maintaining all machinery and ensuring all activities are carrying out in line with the standards expected in the food industry
• Carrying out project and commissioning work

Can you supply our essential ingredients?

• A fully completed Mechanical Apprenticeship
• The ability to make decisions effectively under pressure
• The ability to thrive as part of a team and also whilst working independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to effectively use IT packages to a good standard including Word and Excel

The extra sweet stuff

• 36 days (including 5 bank holidays)
• Market leading life assurance cover
• An operational site bonus
• 20% discount in our stores
• Free onsite parking
• A supportive and dynamic induction period

If this role has got you craving a career at HARIBO, why not apply to join our mix!