Electrical Technician (Days And Nights)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Technician to join a global manufacturer in Shrewsbury. This role offers structured training and the potential for rapid career progression. Candidates with an ex-forces background and mechanical or technical experience are encouraged to apply. Attractive benefits include weekly pay, overtime, and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Overtime pay (1.5x)

Structured training

Health cash plan

Pension

Life assurance

4 weeks holiday

Bank holidays

Qualifications

• Ex-Forces background (e.g. REME, Navy, RAF, or similar).
• Looking for long-term career development and stability.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining automated production equipment.
• Carrying out fault finding and changeovers.
• Ensuring smooth production as part of an engineering team.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical or technical experience

Fault finding experience

Job description

Electrical Technician (Ex-Forces Encouraged to Apply) Days & Nights

Site based role based commutable from Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Market Drayton, Newport, Whitchurch, Ironbridge and Broseley.

£33,733 + 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern (Days & Nights) + Weekly Pay + Overtime (1.5x) + Structured Training + Pension + Health Cash Plan + Life Assurance + Avg Holiday Pay + Tech Schemes + 4 Weeks Holiday + Bank Holidays.

Are you a skilled or ex-forces technician looking for a secure, long-term role with weekly pay and the chance to start before Christmas?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global manufacturer at the forefront of automation and production technology. You'll receive structured training, clear progression routes, and long-term stability within a business that truly invests in its people.

The company is a leader in advanced manufacturing, operating with state-of-the-art automated machinery and a strong culture of technical development. They pride themselves on offering hands‑on learning, excellent benefits, and an inclusive team environment that values skill, discipline, and drive making it an ideal fit for ex-military engineers and technically minded individuals.

As part of the production team, you'll work on fully automated lines, performing changeovers, fault finding, and ensuring the smooth running of equipment to maintain performance and output.

This position offers a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career, gain recognised technical qualifications and increase your earnings quickly through structured progression.

The Role:

• Operating and maintaining automated production equipment
• Carrying out fault finding, changeovers, and hands‑on technical work to ensure smooth production
• Working as part of a skilled engineering team on a 4 on 4 off shift rotation (Days & Nights)

The Person:

• Ex-Forces background (e.g. REME, Navy, RAF, or similar)
• Mechanical or technical experience, ideally with fault finding or maintenance exposure
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach
• Looking for long-term career development, structured training, and stability

Reference Number: BBBH (phone number removed) ELE

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Mark Wild at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.