Senior Technical Operator (Electrical Bias)
Shift: Full-time, rotating shifts
Salary: £58,823 (inclusive of shift)
Seeking NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering as a key essential for this role.
Bring your technical skills and engineering expertise to a fast-paced manufacturing environment where precision, problem-solving, and proactive maintenance make all the difference. We're looking for a skilled Senior Technical Operator who thrives on tackling complex issues, keeping production lines running smoothly, and supporting continuous improvement.
What you’ll be doing:
* Carry out advanced preventative and breakdown maintenance to ensure machines meet targets for efficiency, yield, and product quality.
* Support new initiatives, programs, and production changeovers across bottling and packaging equipment (fillers, labellers, UV lamps, etc.).
* Deliver both planned and corrective asset care in line with the maintenance execution plan (MEP).
* Use the site’s CMMS to record maintenance activities accurately and ensure asset performance data is kept up to date.
* Conduct QESH checks to maintain compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
* Take part in shift handovers, safety briefings, and continuous improvement activities.
* Follow site safety procedures at all times, helping to maintain a zero-accident culture.
What you’ll need:
* NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and an HNC (Electrical).
* Time-served apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering.
* Proven experience maintaining high-speed packaging or bottling line equipment.
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on complex automated machinery.
* Familiarity with maintenance planning systems (CMMS) and asset care programs.
* Background in FMCG or other fast-paced manufacturing environments is advantageous.