Shift Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefit Package

Job summary

Solina Group in Hitchin is seeking a multi-qualified Shift Technician with expertise in both Electrical and Mechanical disciplines. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment, ensuring the minimal downtime of production facilities through effective maintenance and proactive repairs.

Qualified applicants must demonstrate mechanical fitting skills and have the ability to work independently as well as part of a multi-skilled team. Join us to contribute to our mission of creating sustainable food solutions.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in Engineering/Maintenance in food manufacturing.
• Must be multi-qualified in Electrical & Mechanical disciplines.
• Demonstrable mechanical fitting abilities and experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure minimal downtime through effective maintenance and repair of plant and machinery.
• Limit equipment failure through planned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Engage in upskilling operators for best practice on plant use.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Ability to read and interpret Mechanical drawings

Good pneumatic skills

Independent and assisted maintenance work

Good English communication

Education

C&G / NVQ Level 2 or higher

Job description

## Shift TechnicianApplylocations: Hitchinposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R - 616Primary Location :HITCHIN, United KingdomAt 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## BenefitsCompetitive Benefit Package## LinkedInAll job offers are automatically posted on LinkedIn. To prevent the job from being posted on LinkedIn, please add the following tag **#LI-DNI** in your job posting. Additionally, note that **updates to your job posting take effect every 6 hours**.***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***### Didn't find what you were looking for?Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.### Why work here?**Solina designs tailor-made ingredient solutions for clients in the food industry, foodservice, butchery and nutrition sectors, excelling in perfected taste, enhanced nutrition and optimised functionality. Together, we cook up delicious, nourishing, and more sustainable food concepts. We've got a lot on our plate, but that's exactly how we like it.**