Manufacturing Production IT MES Engineer

Join Vaillant Industrial UK Ltd in Shaping the Future of Smart Manufacturing

Are you a forward-thinking IT professional with a passion for manufacturing and a desire to drive innovation? Vaillant Industrial UK Ltd is seeking a talented individual to join our dynamic team in Belper and Derby. This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of digitisation and Industry 4.0 within a globally recognized, sustainability-focused company.

What You Will Achieve Together:

This position is pivotal to ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our production lines. You'll be instrumental in maintaining high system uptime and reliability of our assembly management systems. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing essential IT support for daily production operations across multiple sites.
• Troubleshooting and resolving IT-related issues on production lines and ancillary equipment to minimize operational disruptions.
• Designing and implementing technical solutions, integrating hardware like RFID, scanners, and printers into our production environment.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on new product introductions and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyzing business requirements, implementing IT change requests, and presenting data to inform strategic decisions.
• Fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and mentorship, contributing to an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

What Makes You Successful:

To excel in this role, you will bring a strong technical foundation combined with practical manufacturing experience. We are looking for candidates who possess:

• A degree in an IT or software-related discipline.
• Proven experience in assembly manufacturing systems and digitisation/Industry 4.0 projects within a production setting.
• Proficiency in IT system troubleshooting and hardware integration into production lines.
• Experience with LabView (Level 3 preferred).
• Familiarity with AMS+ systems and Vaillant Group standards is a distinct advantage.
• A proactive, communicative, and adaptable approach, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine enjoyment of mentoring others and contributing to collective team success.
• The ability to work effectively across departments and with international colleagues, fostering strong team spirit and shared achievements.

What You Can Count On:

Vaillant Industrial UK Ltd is committed to the well-being and professional growth of its employees. We offer:

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Generous holiday entitlement (25 days plus bank holidays) and bonus opportunities.
• A comprehensive pension scheme for your financial security.
• Peace of mind through a death in service benefit and the option of subsidized private healthcare.
• A strong commitment to employee safety, evidenced by our 10 consecutive ROSPA Gold Medal awards and Presidents Award.
• Family-friendly policies designed to support you during important life events.
• A focus on employee health, including free eye test vouchers, Health MOTs, NHS Health checks, and flu vaccinations.

Why Vaillant Industrial UK Ltd?

As a leading provider of energy-saving solutions, including heat pumps and efficient heating appliances, Vaillant Industrial UK Ltd is dedicated to creating a better climate for every home and our environment. With over 150 years of family business heritage, our commitment to sustainability is ingrained in everything we do, from our offices to our production sites. You will join a global team of approximately 16,000 employees from over 70 countries, all united by a shared responsibility for our future and the planet's. We actively promote your personal development, empowering you to act with passion and contribute to a better climate.

Become part of the Vaillant Group and help us shape the future of heating and smart manufacturing!

Vaillant Industrial UK Ltd proudly promotes equity and does not tolerate any form of discrimination. We value the uniqueness of each individual and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.