Electrical Shift Technician

PT. Warato Indonesia; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking an Electrically Biased Shift Technician to join their engineering team in Stockport. This full-time, permanent role involves maintaining and improving production systems, ensuring high performance and safety standards. Candidates should have strong electrical and mechanical skills, relevant qualifications, and a proactive approach to teamwork.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal development and training

Involvement in a wide range of projects

Supportive and collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineer with electrical and mechanical experience.
• Hands-on experience in FMCG or similar fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repairs, and fault diagnosis on systems.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Collaborate with production teams for safety and quality.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Team player

Communication

Education

Recognised electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds)

Tools

IT systems relevant to engineering and maintenance

Job description

Electrically Biased Shift Technician (Multi-Skilled)

Location: Stockport area

Hours: Monday - Friday double day shift

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are currently seeking a skilled and proactive Shift Technician with an electrical bias to join our engineering team. This is a key role responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving production and site service assets to ensure high performance across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and fault diagnosis on a variety of automated and mechanical systems
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and support breakdown resolution
• Support and implement continuous improvement activities across production lines
• Collaborate with production teams to deliver high standards in safety, quality, and performance
• Contribute to line changeovers, capital projects, and equipment upgrades
• Maintain accurate maintenance and quality records using both digital and manual systems
• Ensure housekeeping and health & safety standards are consistently met
  
  

What's Required

• A multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical and mechanical experience
• Hands-on experience in FMCG or a similar fast-paced process environment
• Strong diagnostic skills using PLCs and computer-based systems
• A team player with a proactive, can-do approach and excellent communication skills
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and follow procedures accurately
• Comfortable working across shifts and responding flexibly to business needs
  
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Recognised electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of health & safety standards (e.g. PUWER, COSHH, LOLER, EAWR)
• Competency in IT systems relevant to engineering and maintenance
  
  

Whats On Offer

• A varied role in a supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for personal development and training
• Involvement in a wide range of projects and improvement initiatives
• The chance to work with a team focused on achieving engineering excellence
  
  

If youre an experienced shift technician with the drive to make a difference, wed love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career.