Rotating-Shift Maintenance Technician (Food Manufacturing)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Thorne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd. seeks an Effluent Operative to join our manufacturing site in the UK. The role covers engineering repairs, preventive maintenance, and compliance across the plant, ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will work rotating shifts, manage workloads, liaise with management, and support environmental and health and safety standards. A strong background in mechanical/electrical repair and at least five years in a similar role are ideal.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 4-year approved technical training programme.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical/electrical repair and maintenance.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar engineering role.
• Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Food manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering repairs, corrective maintenance, and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site.
• Complete tasks generated from audits, work requests, and PPM follow-ups.
• Ensure machinery and equipment meet site standards, escalating issues where necessary.
• Manage personal workload and complete scheduled tasks to required standards.
• Ensure effective handover of outstanding work between shifts.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping across all engineering work areas.
• Apply Health & Safety and Food Safety standards to all work undertaken.
• Manage the Health & Safety compliance of external contractors, ensuring work areas are left clean and safe.
• Support environmental compliance requirements.
• Support colleagues within the team and contribute to achieving KPIs and performance targets.
• Communicate effectively with management and other departments regarding breakdowns and engineering activities.
• Challenge issues constructively and professionally.
• Control and manage spare parts ordering to ensure effective stock levels.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold site standards for engineering assets.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Problem Solving

Safety & Compliance Focus

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Organisational & Time Management

Accountability & Ownership

Adaptability & Resilience

Attention to Detail

Education

4-year technical training

NVQ Level 3 (mechanical/electrical)

Apprenticeship/education combination

Job description

Ad Warrior Ltd. seeks an Effluent Operative to join our manufacturing site in the UK. The role covers engineering repairs, preventive maintenance, and compliance across the plant, ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will work rotating shifts, manage workloads, liaise with management, and support environmental and health and safety standards. A strong background in mechanical/electrical repair and at least five years in a similar role are ideal.