Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

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Job Title: Assembly Support Technician (Line Runner)

Salary: starting salary £26,784 progressing through to end on once role triggers are met £28,153

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Contract: Full time & permanent

The Opportunity

Join our Desford team where you will have the opportunity to work with smart tooling, digital standard work and advanced automation to drive innovation in a state-of-art-environment.

As Assembly Support Technician you will operate as part of the production team responsible for the assembly of parts or components to produce Building Construction Product (BCP) machines, according to specifications. As a Line Runner, you work on several stations covering planned/unplanned absences and utilise lean manufacturing tools and techniques while operating to defined and production goals.

What You Will Do:

As Assembly Support Technician, your accountabilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• To train and be fully flexible on all the processes within the team

• Collaborate with Team Leads and Section managers in Continuous Improvement activities

• Lead from the front in an inclusive, safety focused culture

• Step up and cover Team Lead in their absence

• To cover team members processes where necessary

• To train new starters, apprentices and upskill others

• Drive best practices using Lean tools such as 5S and Total Productive Maintenance

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. 

What you can demonstrate:

• Have a fully flexible approach to the job role & responsibilities (willing to work overtime)

• Gain working knowledge of the area and build experience of the workstations within which you will be working

• The ability to use hand/power tools and lifting equipment

• The ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions/procedures

• Attention to detail, able to work with own initiative and self-motivated

• You will possess effective communication skills to liaise with various levels of the organization

• Willing to undertake required training/learning

• Must be willing to work a multi-shift pattern

What you may have:

• Experience of the Built In Quality process, reporting defects and root cause analysis.

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal to be confident to squash behaviours not in line with our company values.

• 6 Sigma / Project management

Assessments will begin wc 16 September

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the busine

What You Will Get
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on the skills they have by working with a variety of different functional areas, allowing them to develop their understanding of the wider business requirements. Becoming a member of a skilled, diverse and inclusive team that will provide a good foundation for future career development within Caterpillar.

What You Will Get

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays – option to buy or sell, Production Bonus, Flexible Buy In Benefits such as Private Medical, Health Care, Dental & Vision scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%)

Travel: Not required

Closing Date: Monday 16 September at midnight

Job Reference: R0000272636

Hiring Manager: Dale Potts

Posting Dates:

September 4, 2024 - September 16, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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