Esterform is a £100 million turnover business which manufactures preforms and containers for the, Food, Household and Beverage sectors. Customers include Britvic, Refresco, Diageo and Highland Spring. Esterform is regarded as the leading independent PET preform and bottle manufacturer in the UK, with an enviable record for innovation and service. The business employs 250 people across four manufacturing sites – one in Leeds, one in Tenbury Wells (Worcestershire), one in Antrim, Northern Ireland, and one in Morag, Poland Along with our National Distribution Centre in Sherburn in Elmet all sites are double A rated in BRC ( British Retail Consortium)
We currently have a vacancy for the following role.
Multi Skilled Technician (with electrical bias)
The ideal candidate will possess the following.
- Minimum of ONC or C&G 236 electrical qualification or equivalent.
- 18th Edition regulations would be an advantage although not a requirement.
- PLC troubleshooting skills including uploads & downloads of programs.
- Hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
- Pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
- Engineering skills.
- Although not necessary, injection or blow moulding experience would be an advantage.
The company has invested in state of the art robot palletisation systems that are controlled via Siemens S7 IPC’s - automation experience will also be a benefit.
Reporting to the Shift Manager, your duties will include.
- Plant & Machinery breakdowns.
- Plant & Machinery servicing.
- System changeovers.
- Minor projects.
- Continual improvements.
It is a requirement of the role to provide support to the Shift Injection Moulding Setter. Training for this support role will be continuous and “on the job” with the setter.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year