Fresh Jobs at British American Tobacco

The electrical Specialist will ensure the prevention of breakdown on SMD machines and achieve maximum availability and efficiency through effective maintenance and provision of electrical support to all SMD production machineries in line with best practices, at minimal cost, and ensuring all safety measures are followed.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide in-house training to electro technical staff when the need arises in order to raise the technical skill level.
• Provide technical support to production machines in SMD and other BAT Factories.
• Ensure maximum machine availability and efficiency through effective electrical maintenance
• Implement SMD machines weekly cleaning and monthly electro technical maintenance
• Ensure documentation of weekly cleaning and monthly electro technical maintenance carried out on SMD machines.
• Ensures spares are planned and ready for use according to machine planned and preventative electro technical maintenance schedules.
• Implementation of downtime analysis of SMD machines and uses information to improve maintenance.
• Prepare for and present the learning and development solutions that addresses identified learning needs of individuals or group.
• Lead and attend to all Projects and NPI from electrical areas and deliver all electrical section of initiatives.

What are we looking for?

• HND or BSC in electrical and electronical engineering required
• Knowledge of cigarette making, packing machinery (nice to have)
• At least 4 years of “hands on” experience of running these machines in a production environment.
• Experience working with PLC - mandatory
• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills
•  Ability to organize a team and team-spirited
• Experience in Siemens and electrical programs

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

go to method of application »

The packing technicians will service, maintain and attend to breakdowns of production / Packing equipment as well as carrying out training for operators and technicians on all Packing machine on SMD floor.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure that all Packing machine on the floor runs optimally consistently all the time.
• Assist in resolving major breakdowns on packing machine that is in production.
• Assist in packing machine installation/projects Compelling Business Need.
• Ensure that the product quality is within set target and that Leaf and WM waste is under control.
• Attend to all NPI’s related to packer across the shop floor and lead the technical aspect of initiatives.
• Lead all packer training and assessment for both operators and technician and also involved in the technical coaching & development of packer technicians

What are we looking for?

• A minimum of HND or BSC in engineering or relevant is reqired. 
• At least 5 years of “hands on” experience in a production environment
• The technician should good knowledge of AM 14, S90, X2, X3, and XW machine
• A high degree of interpersonal skill will be required to establish credentials and to pass on knowledge and experience to newer team members
• Good and strong communication skills
•  Strong working knowledge of technical training, fault finding, and maintenance techniques