Technical Operator/Machine Technician – DAYS Location: Doncaster Salary: £30,557 Hours: 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shifts – 06:00am to 18:00hrs Our client, a key player in the FMCG sector, is seeking an experienced and driven Technical Operator to join their busy production facility in Doncaster. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your mechanical and electrical expertise to a thriving business while developing your skills across a range of cutting-edge technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and technical support of bespoke automated machinery. You’ll play a critical part in maintaining production efficiency, ensuring product quality, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Duties Operate specialised machinery for cleaning trays in a high-paced production environment Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet company standards Perform both technical and general cleaning of equipment Carry out repairs and refurbishments of machine components Preventative and reactive maintenance of automated production lines Maintain tools, workshop cleanliness, and overall housekeeping Support the business with shift cover during holidays or absences Collaborate effectively across shifts and teams to ensure smooth operations Communicate with external software support to assist with machine issues Support and train colleagues where needed Actively contribute to productivity improvements Uphold all health and safety standards and proceduresThe Candidate Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar machine technician/technical operator role desired Mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience Pneumatics knowledge Confident reading diagrams, technical manuals, and fault-finding to component level Strong IT and analytical skills Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities Flexible approach with a willingness to develop professionally