Shift Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK-based company is seeking a Shift Technician to maintain and operate equipment in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include conducting inspections and supporting maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering qualification and experience in a similar role, along with strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. A competitive salary of circa £52,000 and opportunities for development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for training and development

Access to company benefits including pension and holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance or technician role within an industrial, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a shift-based role, including nights and weekends.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate equipment and systems to ensure smooth running of site operations.
• Conduct routine inspections and respond to faults.
• Support planned maintenance activities.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Recognised engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC)

Job description

Job Description

Your new company: A well-established UK-based infrastructure and logistics organisation operating in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment. The company is known for its commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across its facilities.

Your new role: As a Shift Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining and operating equipment and systems to ensure the smooth running of site operations. Working on a 3-on-3-off rotating shift pattern, you'll be responsible for conducting routine inspections, responding to faults, and supporting planned maintenance activities.

You'll work closely with other technicians and operational teams to uphold safety standards and minimise downtime.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Recognised engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent) in an electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled discipline.
• Experience in a maintenance or technician role within an industrial, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a shift-based role, including nights and weekends.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices and compliance requirements.
• Team player with strong communication and organisational skills.

What you'll get in return:

• Competitive salary of circa £52,000.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Supportive team environment with a focus on safety and performance.
• Access to company benefits including pension and holiday entitlement.
• A chance to work in a dynamic and evolving operational setting.

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