Cold End Change Team Member - DAYS ONLY

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Cold End Change Team Member in Rotherham. In this role, you will complete job changes and maintain inspection and packing machinery while ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates should be apprentice-trained electrical/mechanical engineers with experience in manufacturing environments. Strong communication, teamwork skills, and a 'can-do' attitude are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained electrical/mechanical engineer (minimum City & Guilds / BTEC Level 3).
• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of fault finding, installation, and maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete job changes for inspection and packing machinery within agreed timescales.
• Carry out both reactive and planned maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and regulations.

Skills

Apprentice-trained electrical/mechanical engineer

Strong knowledge of fault finding

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Flexible and self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure

Education

City & Guilds / BTEC Level 3

GCSEs in Maths, English & Science (Grades A-C)

Job description

Job Title: Cold End Change Team - Team Member

Location: Cold End Production

Shift Pattern: Days (Monday - Friday 7am to 3pm)

Salary: £40,600

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join our Cold End Change Team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring efficient job changes, maintaining machinery, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete job changes for inspection and packing machinery within agreed timescales.
• Carry out both reactive and planned maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and regulations.
• Maintain machinery in safe working condition and optimal performance after adjustments or repairs.
• Provide effective breakdown and preventative maintenance services, including sourcing or manufacturing parts as needed.
• Support out-of-hours and weekend breakdowns or job change setups when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and help establish standard procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• Apprentice-trained electrical/mechanical engineer (minimum City & Guilds / BTEC Level 3).
• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of fault finding, installation, and maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Experience in FMCG or glass industry preferred.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English & Science (Grades A-C).
• Flexible, self-motivated, and confident with a 'can-do' attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Logical and analytical thinker with attention to detail.
• Comfortable with change and committed to continuous improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills and ideas will make a real impact. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values safety, innovation, and professional growth.