Shift Technician (Multiskilled Electrician)

Lynx Employment Services; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Shift Technician to provide critical engineering maintenance support at a cement packing plant in Barnstone. The role involves conducting planned and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems, working in a multi-skilled team. This long-term position offers a competitive rate of £20.28/hour during training and £25.91/hour on shifts, with various shift patterns including days, afternoons, and nights.

Qualifications

• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance of industrial equipment.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to work shifts including days, afternoons, and nights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance of cement packing plant equipment.
• Provide electrical and mechanical engineering support to the maintenance team.

Skills

Electrical engineering support

Mechanical engineering support

Maintenance planning

Job description

Location: Barnstone, Nottingham (NG13 9JT)

Rate: £20.28 / hour (training, first 4 weeks) | £25.91 / hour (on shift)

Hours: Average 37 hours / week (148 hours over a 4-week shift rotation)

Contract: 6+ months (long-term sickness cover, possible extension)

We are seeking a Shift Technician to join our clients Maintenance Department at Barnstone. This role will provide critical engineering maintenance support to a 24 / 7 cement packing operation, working across electrical and mechanical systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a multi-skilled maintenance team in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Details

• Training Period: Weeks 14, day shifts, shadowing senior technician (£20.28 / hr)
• Shift Period: Weeks 58+, full shift rotation (£25.91 / hr)
• Shift Pattern:
  • Week 1 32 hrs
  • Week 2 8 hrs
  • Week 3 48 hrs
  • Week 4 60 hrs
  • Rotating 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts (days, afternoons, nights, weekends)
• Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance of cement packing plant equipment
• Provide electrical and mechanical engineering support to the maintenance team