Automation Flow Controller - Milton Keynes

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AFC - AUTOMATION FLOW CONTROLLERS TO WORK ON MORNING SHIFT 6AM-2PM Inside of the John Lewis Distribution Centre at Magna Park 1 & 2, there are miles and miles of conveyors, called the Automation, on which containers, called totes and cartons, travel or flow. At any point during their journey there's a possibility for the container totes to become stuck, or crash. It is the role of the AFC: Automation Flow Controller to clear those crashes, report the issues and ensure a continuous flow of containers. Ideal qualities of an AFC Physicality: You should be prepared to climb ladders, go up and down lots of stairs and walk between 14 000 and 32 000 steps in a day Mentality: You must be able to manage your own frustration and deal with a fair amount of pressure Technicality: Develop a working understanding of how the Automation functions, what the parts are called and how to report problems to control room Communication: As an AFC, you need be be able to clearly communicate over the radio Autonomy: An ability to self govern. AFC's don't always have direct oversight, you need to be able to put yourself to task Awareness: Being able to spread your perception over a large area, spot small changes in flow and be aware of potential risks A sense of urgency: The role of AFC is critical to the productivity of the operation. It is important both, physically and visually, that AFC's respond with hasteFollowing is a list of duties that is expected of an AFC Clear crashes Listen and respond to requests over the radio Report on crashes and faults Error handle various machinery Monitor and report on flow HousekeepingShift Pattern/Schedule: 8-hour shift Work any 5 days out of 7 Zero Hours Contract 3 different shifts available AM: 6AM to 2PM - £13.05 PM: 2PM to 10PM - £15.80 Nights: 10PM to 6AM - £16.80Benefits: Canteen Free parking On-site parking Free tea and coffee Modern facilities Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy