Shift Technician – Electrical/Mechanical (Food Manufacturing)

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

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.