Engineering Technician

Staffline; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 51,560 - 63,017; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food

Uniform provided

PPE provided

Performance bonus

Full training provided

Job summary

Staffline is recruiting Engineering Technicians to work in Market Drayton, Shropshire, supporting a highly automated, next-generation production environment. This is a full-time role on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern with days and nights.

The rate of pay is £57,289 per annum, plus overtime. You will deliver planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and support continuous improvement across advanced PLC systems and robotic packaging lines.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Experience with automation, robotics or process equipment is desirable.
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime in a fast-paced production environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering upgrades.
• Collaborate with operations to drive safety, quality and performance.
• Assist with installation, commissioning and integration of new equipment.

Skills

Engineering Apprenticeship

Manufacturing experience

Maintenance knowledge

Automation/Robotics exposure

Problem-solving

Team player

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification

Tools

PLC systems

Robotics

Automation equipment

Job description

This is a chance to be part of a major site expansion and transformation journey, with significant investment transforming our customer's site into one of the most advanced dairy facilities in the UK.

They are now expanding their engineering team and looking for Engineering Technicians to play a key role in supporting a highly automated, next-generation production environment.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of modern manufacturing-combining cutting-edge technology, large-scale automation and ongoing site transformation.

Staffline is recruiting Engineering Technicians to work in Market Drayton, Shropshire.

The rate of pay is £57,289 per annum, plus overtime!

This is a full-time role working 4 on 4 off,Days & Nights. The hours of work are:

• 7am to 7pm
• 7pm to 7am

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise equipment reliability
• Responding to breakdowns efficiently, minimising downtime in a fast-paced production environment
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and engineering upgrades
• Collaborating with operations to drive safety, quality and performance
• Supporting the installation, commissioning and integration of new equipment

What you'll be working with:

• Highly automated process and filling lines with advanced PLC systems
• High-speed blow moulding and hygienic filling technology
• Multi-axis robotic packaging systems
• One of the UK's largest pallet cooling and transport systems
• Site-wide infrastructure including:
• Combined Heat & Power (CHP)
• Advanced compressed air systems
• Sustainability and recycling technologies

What we're looking for:

• A time-served Engineering Apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline
• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong knowledge of reactive and preventative maintenance
• Experience working with automation, robotics or process equipment (desirable)
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
• A team player committed to high safety and performance standards

Key Information and Benefits

• Earn £57,289 per annum
• 4 on, 4 off
• Free food
• Uniform provided
• PPE provided
• Performance bonus
• Full training provided

Job Ref: 1DHIRE