Shift Technician & Trainer - Lean Manufacturing, 2/2/4 Shifts

ADEY Limited; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Pension contribution up to 8%

Genuit Sharesave scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Staff discount on Genuit Group product

Job summary

Genuit Group is seeking a Shift Technician to prepare, operate, and maintain production equipment, optimise tooling, and support start-ups and shutdowns. You will train staff, investigate issues, and apply lean techniques to drive improvements on the shop floor.

The role requires hands-on manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving ability, and the ability to work rotating day and night shifts. You will contribute to quality control and documentation, supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a trainer.
• PC literate and able to complete paperwork.
• Willingness to work rotating shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and ensure machinery is available for planned tool changes.
• Coordinate labour and resources for tool changes with production leads.
• Inspect product quality during start-up and resolve issues.
• Carry out root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver training on processes and procedures to develop production teams.
• Lead tool changes, start-ups, and shutdowns with proper documentation.
• Maintain safe working practices and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Trainer experience

Problem solving

Organised

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Paperwork accuracy

Shift work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Genuit Group is seeking a Shift Technician to prepare, operate, and maintain production equipment, optimise tooling, and support start-ups and shutdowns. You will train staff, investigate issues, and apply lean techniques to drive improvements on the shop floor.

The role requires hands-on manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving ability, and the ability to work rotating day and night shifts. You will contribute to quality control and documentation, supporting continuous improvement.