Shift Engineering Technician

Randstad Business Support - London; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Shift Engineering Technician to join their innovative team in a state-of-the-art production facility. This role is perfect for individuals with a solid electrical and mechanical background who thrive in high-volume manufacturing settings. You will be responsible for providing technical support, mentoring team members, and leading process improvement projects. With a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits, including a matched pension scheme and private medical insurance, this opportunity offers both professional growth and a supportive work environment. If you are ready to take on new challenges, apply today!

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Life assurance and critical illness cover

Private Medical Insurance

Share save scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

Subsidized canteen

Free parking

240 hours annual leave

Paid holiday

Qualifications

• Strong electrical/mechanical background with technical knowledge.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and resolve complex faults on equipment.
• Mentor team members and lead process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Fault Diagnosis

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

HMI Screens

MES

Job description

Are you an experienced Shift Engineering Technician?
Do you consider yourself to be hands-on, proactive, and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around the South West?

We have a fixed term Shift Engineering Technician role available within BD's state-of-the-art Push Button production line. This role is ideal for someone with a strong electrical/mechanical background and is technically minded, improvement-driven, and collaborative.

Role: Shift Engineering Technician (Day & Night Shifts Available)
Location: BD, South West
Rate: £36,000 + 32% shift allowance (Day Shift) / 48% shift allowance (Night Shift)
Contract length: Fixed term
Shift Patterns:

• Day Shift: 11am - 11pm (3 days on, 3 days off)

• Night Shift: 11pm - 11am (3 nights on, 3 nights off)

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to Production Technicians by resolving complex faults on automated equipment
• Mentor and guide team members in technical fault diagnosis and machine understanding
• Use HMI screens, MES, and PCs to monitor and diagnose faults
• Act as a subject matter expert on specific equipment/process areas
• Lead and contribute to process improvement projects and initiatives
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Identify and implement improvements across quality, cost, productivity, and safety
• Support in reducing machine downtime and boosting equipment efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Quality, Validation, and Toolroom
• Log maintenance activities and order parts using SAP and other systems

Essential requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Technical knowledge across electrical, mechanical, and automated systems
• Comfortable using SAP and fault diagnosis tools
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and servo systems
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and teamwork skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure

Desirable requirements:

• Driving license and use of a car

Benefits:

• Matched contribution pension scheme (up to 10% of salary)
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Share save scheme (matched up to £150/month)
• Reward & recognition schemes for Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
• Employee Assistance Program for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
• Subsidized canteen and free parking
• 240 hours annual leave (increasing to 247.5 after 5 years of service)
• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated support team throughout your assignment
• Paid holiday
• Access to exclusive online restaurant and retail discounts
• £300* referral bonus opportunity
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.