Skelmersdale
Shift Technician
Shift Pattern Panama
(3/2) Days & Nights
Excellent Company Benefits
Quarterly Bonus Incentive
If you're a Shift Technician with an Electrical Bias looking for your next challenge in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Our client is looking for an Apprentice Trained Shift Technician to join their manufacturing site in Lancashire, producing some of the UK's most recognisable snacks. This is your chance to join a business that genuinely values its engineers, invests in development, and offers long-term career progression.
As a Shift Technician with a strong electrical background, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving a wide range of high-speed production machinery, including conveyors, ovens, scales, packaging machinery, box erectors, and more. Working within a fast-paced environment, you'll help keep production running efficiently while supporting continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities of a Shift Technician:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across all machinery on site
Respond quickly to breakdowns and diagnose faults effectively
Maintain and repair conveyors, fryers, packaging machinery, and associated equipment
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machine reliability and performance
Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety standards
Accurately record maintenance activities and report recurring issues
Work collaboratively with production teams to minimise downtime
Experience and Qualifications required for a Shift Technician
Apprentice Trained with a HNC or equivalent
Ability to work safely electrically
Good understanding of SCADA control systems
Strong fault finding and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills
Good manufacturing practices
Previous experience in Food Manufacturing or FMCG is desirable
Salary and Benefits of a Shift Technician
Annual Salary £58,900 (inclusive of shift allowance)
23 Days Annual Leave
Quarterly Incentive between £1,000 - £3,000 annually (KPI dependant)
Employer 10% Pension Contribution
Staff Discount
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Scheme
Overtime
Gym Membership
If you meet the above criteria for this Shift Technician role and would like to apply, click Apply or contact the Permanent Vacancies team on (phone number removed)
Salary description
£58900.00 - £58900.00 per year