Machine Technician (4 On 4 Off)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Machine Technician in Shrewsbury. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a modern manufacturing environment, with responsibilities in operating advanced machinery and ensuring production performance. Candidates should have mechanical or electrical backgrounds and a hands-on attitude. The position provides competitive pay, structured training, and opportunities for career progression. If you are eager to develop your technical skills in a supportive environment, apply now.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Structured training

Overtime pay (1.5x)

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

4 Weeks Holiday

Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Mechancial or electrical background with hands-on approach.
• Practical experience in production or manufacturing environments.
• Proactive and eager to undergo structured technical training.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain advanced production machinery.
• Support changeovers and basic fault finding.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop new skills.
• Work in a 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Hands-on production experience

Problem-solving ability

Job description

Machine Technician (4 on 4 off - Days & Nights)

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

£33,733 - £39,000 (3 Months) – £43,000 Within 12 Months + 4 of 4 off shift + 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 technically minded individual, mechanically or electrically inclined, looking to take the next step in your career within a world‑class manufacturing environment?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global business recognised for its engineering excellence and cutting‑edge production technology. The company is continually investing in its people, offering industry‑leading training, long‑term career progression, and a stable environment where your technical curiosity and problem‑solving ability are valued and developed.

You’ll be working with highly automated machinery and advanced manufacturing systems, gaining the skills and knowledge to progress within a company that prides itself on innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Whether your background is mechanical, electrical, or hands‑on production, this role offers a genuine route to build a career in modern engineering and automation.

Role

• Operate, monitor, and maintain advanced production machinery in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Support with changeovers, adjustments, and basic fault finding to ensure consistent performance
• Work closely with engineering teams to learn and develop new technical skills
• 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern - covering both days and nights

Person

• A mechanically or electrically minded individual with a hands‑on approach
• Practical experience working in production, manufacturing, or a technical environment
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to develop through structured technical training
• Looking for a long‑term, stable career with opportunities to progress and upskill

Reference Number: BBBH MT

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.