H&S & Environment

• Comply with Sonoco EHS policy and statutory requirements at all times.
• Lead by example on all matters of Health & Safety.
• Encouragement of others to engage in safety discussions and projects.
• Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with all applicable safety procedures.
• Completion of all mandatory Convergence training and refreshers as required in a timely manner.
• Practice safe working techniques in all that you do.
• Support the business with any safety-related initiatives and programs.
• Development of safety-related skills, including attending any safety-related training as and when required.
• Support the business by carrying out safety observations and discussions with others, finding any fixes or improvements which can be proposed to the site.
• Effective waste management control within the relevant area of responsibility, to control, reduce, and eliminate waste within anything that we do.
• Adhere to high levels of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and ensure 5S is carried out at all times.
• Any additional role-specific H&S responsibilities.
• Any additional role-specific Environmental responsibilities.

Knowledge & Experience

Minimum Job Requirements

• Preferably experience of Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLC in high-speed manufacturing, using computerized maintenance systems, and hands-on experience of electrical installation projects would be advantageous.
• Time-served Electrical Engineering Apprentice and have an awareness of the 18th Edition as well as competency and experience in working to requirements set in BS7671, BS2391, and other legislation.
• Have knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations and of Safe Working Practices including Lock Off and Tag Out.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong Safety mindset.
• Organized, methodical approach to problems, able to achieve deadlines.
• Strong and effective communication skills to all levels within the business.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own or within a team.
• Positive “hands on” attitude.
• Proactive Team player who is self-motivated to continuously improve and learn in the workplace.
• Open-minded approach.
• Resilient, strong character who is willing to challenge in a positive professional manner.
• The ability to adapt to changes within the workplace.
• Methodical and logical approach to problem-solving and with the ability to understand and find the root cause of problems.
• Able to work to deadlines and targets.
• The ability to lead by example.

We Offer

• A competitive salary, shift premium, 9% Company Pension contribution, Cash Health Plan, 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays (for employees working shifts this is mainly contained in the shift pattern), as well as on-site parking and subsidized restaurant.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.