Shift Technician Skelmersdale

  • Imperium Recruitment
  • Crawford, Lanarkshire
  • Nov 06, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Salary £58,943
Shift Pattern Continental (3/2) Days & Nights
Excellent Company Benefits
Quarterly Bonus Incentive

If you are you a confident and proactive Mechanically Bias Engineer looking for a new challenge then we want to speak to you

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Engineering Team at our clients manufacturing site that is based in Skelmersdale that produce a wide range of recognised snacks !

Working in this fast paced manufacturing facility you will be responsible for the planned maintenance schedule and responding to breakdowns keeping downtime to a minimum ensuring the smooth running and maintenance of the manufacturing equipment.

The ideal candidate will be Apprentice trained with a mechanical bias with a good understanding of electrical engineering ensuring safety standards and procedures are prioritised at all times.

If you are looking to further your career the business encourages and supports individuals who are looking to progress and support continual learning and offers excellent company benefits that include discounted gym membership, health and well being support, generous pension, extended parental leave the list goes on

Key Responsibilities of a Shift Technician
  • Quality Checks of maintenance activities
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance
  • Adhere to Health and Safety Standards at all times
  • Demonstrate hands on ownership and confidence when responding to breakdowns
  • Prioritise system faults
  • Accurately record work carried out
  • Collaborate with colleagues
  • Ensure CMMS is correctly updated
Experience and Qualifications required for an Shift Technician
  • Minimum NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Qualification, Time Served Apprenticeship
  • Good understanding of Siemens / Allen Bradley
  • Good understanding of SCADA control systems
  • Strong fault finding and problem solving skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Good manufacturing practices
Salary and Benefits of a Shift Technician
  • Annual Salary £58,943 (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 feel you are ready to take the next step in your career and have the right skills and experience for this Shift Technicians role please click Apply or contact the Permanent Vacancies team on (phone number removed)