Systems Operator - Automation Trainer

Package

Salary & Hours

• £14.83 per hour (£17.23 per hour when delivering training) (plus night shift premium if applicable 19% paid between 10pm - 6am).
• Average 38.61 hours per week.
• 3 on 3 off - 12 hour shifts.
• 7pm to 7am.

Employee Benefits

• Full-time colleagues receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• Discounted bus service to and from Omega DC
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• Life Insurance for all colleagues 
• Long service recognition scheme
• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
  • Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues 
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line 
  • Completely confidential services to you and your family
  • Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover 

Job Introduction

We are seeking a skilled Systems Operator to join our collaborative team, supporting the day-to-day operations within our automated distribution centre at Omega Business Park off Junction 8 off the M62. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting our advanced automation systems to ensure smooth and efficient warehouse operations.

As we move towards full operational capacity over the next 12 months, you will be stepping up to assist with Automation Training more frequently than usual. During these periods, your hourly rate will be increased to reflect the additional responsibilities involved and your contribution to the development of our team.

You will take a blended approach to theory and practical based training including face to face, group and digital delivery to facilitate different learning techniques. You will engage with new and existing colleagues to ensure all training requirements are met both to individuals and respective teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your career as full training will be provided to allow you to gain an in-depth knowledge and on the job experience with cutting-edge automation technology and training delivery.

Job Overview

• Theory Training: Provide role specific technical and automation classroom-based sessions for Operators.
• Practical Training: Conduct practical training sessions covering fault fixing, end to end product flow, proactive maintenance, systems checking and monitoring. 
• Health & Safety: Ensure all colleagues are trained and adhere to onsite and machine health and safety regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge: Understand the flow of product through designated action points within each section of the automated system.
• Proactive Approach: Support with the delivery of additional training and refresher training of colleagues as and when required.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement and efficiency of internal systems and processes.
• Collaboration: Support the warehouse operation with preventative maintenance tasks, analysis of recurring faults and detect/troubleshoot any issues.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Ability to deliver high quality, effective theory based and practical automation training.
• Have experience as an Operator of automated equipment within a warehouse/distribution environment.
• Be experienced in supporting and guiding teams and delivery of training plans.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workloads

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way!