Electrical Shift Technician — 4 On/4 Off, Proactive

Nestlé SA; England; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Dalston, Cumbria, is seeking an Electrical Shift Technician to support maintenance tasks and ensure efficient operations. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to improve machinery performance and contribute to compliance-driven activities. Required qualifications include HNC/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, along with experience in pneumatics and process equipment. This role offers a competitive salary plus benefits, with a shift pattern of 4 on/4 off.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Bonus scheme

Flexible working scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Focus on personal development

Qualifications

• Strong engineering ability with initiative and attention to detail.
• Experience with modern manufacturing techniques like 5S, LEAN, and TPM.
• Proven fault-finding skills in technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize work according to production plans and schedules.
• Respond to breakdowns to maximize production output.
• Maintain technical documentation and participate in site initiatives.

Skills

Engineering ability

Attention to detail

Logical fault-finding

Communication skills

Education

HNC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Pneumatic systems

Process equipment (gearboxes, drives, pumps, valves)

Packaging equipment

Job description

A leading food and beverage company in Dalston, Cumbria, is seeking an Electrical Shift Technician to support maintenance tasks and ensure efficient operations. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to improve machinery performance and contribute to compliance-driven activities. Required qualifications include HNC/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, along with experience in pneumatics and process equipment. This role offers a competitive salary plus benefits, with a shift pattern of 4 on/4 off.