Shift Technician

Rullion Engineering Cumbria; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Preston is seeking a Shift Technician for a 12-month contract. The role involves monitoring and maintaining plant equipment, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field and experience in a regulated industry. The position offers a pay rate of £25-£28 per hour based on shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a regulated or high-hazard industry (nuclear, chemical, power generation preferred).
• Ability to work shifts, including nights and weekends, as part of a rotating schedule.
• Required to undertake a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain plant equipment in accordance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance.
• Accurately record operational data and report anomalies.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance

Education

Technical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering

Job description

Job title: Shift Technician
Job Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Start date: Asap - Subject to being onboarded/security cleared
Duration: 12 Month Contract
Pay rate: £25-£28 per hour shift depending
Hours of work: 8 & 12.5 hour shifts patterns
Location: Preston

Key Responsibilities

• , monitor, and maintain plant equipment in accordance with strict safety and regulatory standards.
• Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance to ensure plant reliability.
• Accurately record operational data and report any anomalies promptly.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and other team members to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all nuclear safety, environmental, and quality assurance requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Technical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering.
• Previous experience in a regulated or high-hazard industry (nuclear, chemical, power generation preferred).
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to work shifts, including nights and weekends, as part of a rotating schedule.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Be able to wear full personal protective equipment, including respiration protection.
• Required to undertake a disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
• Required to become monitored workers under the ionising radiations regulations.

Desirable

Knowledge of nuclear safety culture and regulatory frameworks.

Experience with plant control systems and instrumentation.

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