Job Description

Role:

Panama Packing Fitter

Location:

HARIBO Castleford

Working hours:

2 - week rota

Salary:

Competitive

Position type:

Permanent



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

Welcome to HARIBO,

Europe's largest and most successful sweet-confectionery brand! Our mission is to bring happiness to kids and grown-ups and we're looking for talented people to join our team to help us spread some joy!



Reporting to the Shift Supervisor on a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for providing mechanical maintenance services to all machinery and equipment used for the packing of sugar confectionery.


You will have key relationships with other departments including but not limited to; Production, Packing, HSE, Technical Services and Engineering.


And finally, one of our values is 'Childlike Happiness' so be prepared to have some fun along the way!

Hours of work:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday


Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday


Monday - Friday = 12 - hour shifts (06:00 - 18:00)


Saturday and Sunday = 10 - hour shifts (06:00 - 16:00)

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...

Completing jobs in line with the preventative maintenance schedule Responding quickly and effectively to all breakdowns Preparing machines in line with the planning schedule including carrying out changeover where required Ensuring all activities are carried out in line with the standards expected in the food industry Carrying out project / installation work as requested Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with any permit to works, Job recording, fire alarm muting, Health & Safety and hygiene set system of work To complete fabrication work including; milling, turning, welding, pneumatics and hydraulics Installation and commissioning of packing machinery

Do you have the right ingredients?

A mechanical Apprenticeship is essential A manufacturing background with experience of case packers and palletising systems is essential Practical problem-solving skills Experience in the installation and commissioning of packing machinery Good communication skills The ability to make decisions under pressure Good IT skills A manufacturing background with experience of various types of packing would be ideal

The extra sweet stuff:

36 days (including bank holidays) Up to a 6% pension matched by HARIBO Market leading life assurance cover Bonus scheme 20% discount in our stores Free onsite parking A supportive and dynamic induction period

The Secret Ingredient: Our Culture

At HARIBO, we're more than just a sweet manufacturer--we're a family-run, Yorkshire-based business with a passion for creating moments of childlike happiness. We are proud to be a huge employer within our local community. Family is everything to us and you will even notice colleagues from the same family all working together under the same roof so we must be doing something right!


We pride ourselves on bringing colleagues across the business together from hosting family-friendly Summer and Christmas events to participating in events and supporting charities within the local community, there's always something exciting happening at the happy world of HARIBO.


Working at HARIBO means you're joining a family that celebrates, supports, and grows together!



If these sweets insights have got you craving a career at HARIBO, why not click that apply button!