Shift Maintenance Technician

Due to a significant uplift in work, a well-established and prestigious manufacturing organisation are looking for a Shift Maintenance Technician (electrical or mechanical). The position is working in a unique, clean and fasted paced production environment with a range of complex, high speed machinery and auxiliary plant equipment. The role will involve: * Carrying out reactive and planned maintenance on a wide range of equipment, including complex automated production machinery, control panels, and control systems * Minimising downtime within a high-speed manufacturing environment * Working with both modern and legacy machinery across a large factory site * Supporting the Maintenance Manager with site projects and operational requirements * Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving equipment performance and efficiency To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must hold a Level 3 NVQ/C&G qualification (or higher) in either mechanical or electrical engineering. Maintenance experience in a similar position within a manufacturing/production or distribution environment is also required. Successful candidates will undergo security vetting and will need a clean criminal record and have lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years. Shift pattern: * 12 hour shifts Monday to Friday (3 or 4 per week) * Hours are 6am/6pm with an average 37.5 hour week * Opportunity to pick up extra shifts/hours as overtime paid at x1.5 Benefits: * 26 days holiday plus bank holidays * Company pension scheme (up to 9% contribution) * Life insurance (4x annual salary) * Stable, well established, profitable company * Training and qualifications plus opportunity for progression