Shift Technician

Solina; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefit Package

Job summary

Solina in Hitchin is seeking a Shift Technician to maintain and repair plant and machinery in our food manufacturing facility. The role requires hands-on Electrical and Mechanical skills and a proactive approach to reducing downtime.

Candidates should have at least 3 years’ experience in food manufacturing and a mechanical engineering qualification (C&G/NVQ Level 2 or full Apprenticeship). The job is on-site with opportunities to grow in a fast-moving, international company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Engineering/Maintenance within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on Electrical & Mechanical maintenance skills.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/assembly drawings.
• Good level of English written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Ensure minimal downtime of production facility through maintenance and repair of plant and machinery (Electrical & Mechanical).
• Limit plant/equipment failure through planned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Support ongoing production output by engaging in rotating standby and call-out rota.
• Upskill operators to enhance best practice on plant and equipment.

Skills

Electrical & Mechanical

Maintenance

Reading drawings

English proficiency

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

Pneumatic systems

Reading mechanical drawings

Job description

Primary Location :

HITCHIN, United Kingdom

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

If you’re ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us!

Who are we looking for?

We are hiring a multi qualified Shift Technician in both Electrical & Mechanical disciplines. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 year’s experience of Engineering/Maintenance working within a food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure minimal downtime of production facility through effective and timely maintenance and repair of plant and machinery (both Electrical & Mechanical)
• Limitation of plant / equipment failure through effective planned preventative maintenance tasks as directed.
• Support on-going production output by engaging in the rotating Standby & Call-out Rota.
• Engage in upskilling operators to enhance best practice on use of plant and equipment.

Candidate Profile

Must be able to work in both Mechanical & Electrical disciplines (Preferred Bias 70% / 30% or 30% / 70%)

Must have worked within a multi-skilled multi-disciplined team in a fast-moving manufacturing environment

Must be able to work independently or assisted on all aspects of maintenance work

Mechanical Engineering qualification to C&G /NVQ Level 2 equivalent or higher / or achieved full Apprenticeship (Certificates to be made available)

Demonstrable mechanical fitting abilities /experience

Ability to read and interpret Mechanical / assembly drawings.

Good pneumatic skills

Good level of English both written and spoken

Ability to work at heights & confined spaces

Must be able to reliably commute to place of work and /or other sites if required to do so within the role

Benefits

• Competitive Benefit Package

_ We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment _