Mechanical Shift Technician

Mechanical Shift Engineer

Shift: 4 on 4 off (2 days and 2 nights) x7 rotations, with 18 day blocks off inbetween

£38,000 - £42,000 depending on experience, skills and qualifications (Plenty of overtime paid at enhanced rates)

Location: Thornton

The Mechanical Shift Engineer will be responsible for processing systems and infrastructure maintenance routines, and basic operational support duties as directed by the Operations & Maintenance Supervisor. Other duties include:

• Planned maintenance works in accordance with the detailed works packs, and adherence to defined schedules.
• Effective utilisation of the company business systems (Mainsaver, Sharepoint).
• Maintain effective communications and feedback through detailed handovers and written shift log books.
• Administration of the company safe systems of work (PTW & LOTO procedures).
• Coordination of sub-contractor activities as required.

The successful Mechanical Shift Engineer will be joining a successful business, who have huge growth plans for the year ahead and will offer stability, a generous package and enhanced overtime rates. 

Requirements for the Mechanical Shift Engineer:

• Mechanically biased
• Recognised apprenticeship in relevant discipline (Mechanical Engineering) OR Education to ONC Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Open to backgrounds - manufacturing or forces
• Good organisation skills and willing to get stuck in
• Previous experience working as a Mechanical Shift Engineer
• PC & IT literate, with knowledge of SharePoint, Mainsaver and SCADA systems
• H&S qualification / IOSH desirable
• Knowledge of preventative, predictive & lifecycle maintenance activities.
• Candidates must already live in or around the Thornton area and be commutable to site

Benefits for the Mechanical Engineer:

• Enhanced overtime rates
• Pension contribution up to 5%
• Personalised training and development plan
• Plenty of opportunities to progress within the business
• External training courses provided
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing to support mental health
• Free on site parking
• Childcare vouchers
• Job stability - The company are constantly expanding and have plans to employ another 90 members of staff within the next 18 months!

** This is an opportunity not to be missed! Please apply now for more information **

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert or contact Helen Brown on

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