Engineering Technician - Process

Staffline

Market Drayton

On-site

GBP 49,000 - 66,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health care
282 hours annual leave
Pension Scheme
Rewards platform
Free car parking on site
Canteen on site
Free food
Uniform provided
PPE provided
Performance bonus
Full training provided

Job summary

Staffline in Market Drayton is hiring Engineering Technicians for a highly automated dairy site. You will deliver planned and reactive maintenance, support upgrades, and work with PLCs and process equipment in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment. This full-time role operates 4 on/4 off, 7am–7pm and 7pm–7am shifts, with a £57,289 salary plus 5% bonus and a £5,000 sign-on bonus after probation. On-site parking and meals are provided.

Qualifications

  • Time-served apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline.
  • Experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
  • Strong knowledge of reactive and preventative maintenance.
  • Experience with automation, robotics or process equipment (desirable).
  • Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Team player with high safety and performance standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Maintenance
PPM
Automation
Robotics
Problem-solving
Safety

Education

Time-served Apprenticeship
Level 3 qualification

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

With significant investment transforming our clients site into one of the most advanced dairy facilities in the UK, we're now expanding our 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.

Location

Market Drayton.

The rate of pay is £57,289 per annum, plus 5% bonus!

£5000 Sign on bonus after successful completion of probation.

This is a full-time, permanent role working rotating shifts, 4 on 4 off, and 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
  • 3 phase Motors
  • Pumps
  • Water Supply Systems
  • Steam Supply Systems
  • Air Supply Systems (Compressors)
  • Effluent Systems
  • Pasteurisation & Separation
  • Valve & Valve Matrices
  • 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, plus 5% bonus!
  • Health care
  • 282 hours annual leave
  • Pension Scheme
  • Rewards platform
  • Free car parking on site
  • Canteen on site
  • Free food
  • Uniform provided
  • PPE provided
  • Performance bonus
  • Full training provided
Job Ref: 1DHIRE
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