Shift Technician
Posted on Jun 26, 2026 by CV-Library
Gatley, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£12.7 - £13.9 Hourly
Temporary
Shift Technician (Afternoon Shift)
Location: Wythenshawe
Hours: 13:00 – 21:00 (37.5 hours per week)
Grade: Level 3
Pay: £27200 per year
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Shift Technician to join our Engineering team. This is an excellent
opportunity for a hands-on individual who enjoys problem-solving, working with machinery,
and contributing to a high-performing production environment.
You will play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently, acting as the technical expert
for equipment operations while supporting both Production and Engineering teams.
Flexibility with working hours may be required to support business needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as the first point of contact for equipment-related issues, ensuring timely
escalation when required
• Support the delivery of the production plan by maximising equipment performance
and uptime
• Carry out line start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers safely and efficiently
• Coordinate production line set-up, including hygiene preparation
• Ensure availability of spare parts and line-side consumables to minimise downtime
• Complete planned maintenance activities in line with schedules
• Monitor equipment performance and address minor faults using appropriate tools
and techniques
• Maintain accurate documentation, including:
o Daily technician checks
o Shift handover reports
o Health & safety start-up inspections
• Collaborate with Production, Supervisors, and Engineering teams to resolve issues
and improve performance
• Comply fully with company policies, procedures, and health & safety standards
About You
• Previous experience in a FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) environment
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations and safe working practices
• Practical experience working with machinery and production equipment
• IT literate with the ability to complete reports and documentation
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
• GCSEs (or equivalent)
• Mechanical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or similar)
• Knowledge of asset care principles
• Basic understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems
Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive team
• Hands-on technical role with real impact on production performance
• Career development opportunities within Engineering
How to Apply?
Please follow the application instructions and submit your CV to be considered for this
position.
Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!
The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed) />
Many Thanks
Location: Wythenshawe
Hours: 13:00 – 21:00 (37.5 hours per week)
Grade: Level 3
Pay: £27200 per year
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Shift Technician to join our Engineering team. This is an excellent
opportunity for a hands-on individual who enjoys problem-solving, working with machinery,
and contributing to a high-performing production environment.
You will play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently, acting as the technical expert
for equipment operations while supporting both Production and Engineering teams.
Flexibility with working hours may be required to support business needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as the first point of contact for equipment-related issues, ensuring timely
escalation when required
• Support the delivery of the production plan by maximising equipment performance
and uptime
• Carry out line start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers safely and efficiently
• Coordinate production line set-up, including hygiene preparation
• Ensure availability of spare parts and line-side consumables to minimise downtime
• Complete planned maintenance activities in line with schedules
• Monitor equipment performance and address minor faults using appropriate tools
and techniques
• Maintain accurate documentation, including:
o Daily technician checks
o Shift handover reports
o Health & safety start-up inspections
• Collaborate with Production, Supervisors, and Engineering teams to resolve issues
and improve performance
• Comply fully with company policies, procedures, and health & safety standards
About You
• Previous experience in a FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) environment
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations and safe working practices
• Practical experience working with machinery and production equipment
• IT literate with the ability to complete reports and documentation
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
• GCSEs (or equivalent)
• Mechanical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or similar)
• Knowledge of asset care principles
• Basic understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems
Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive team
• Hands-on technical role with real impact on production performance
• Career development opportunities within Engineering
How to Apply?
Please follow the application instructions and submit your CV to be considered for this
position.
Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!
The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed) />
Many Thanks
Reference: 225297076
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Shift Technician
Posted on Jun 26, 2026 by CV-Library
Gatley, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£12.7 - £13.9 Hourly
Temporary
Shift Technician (Afternoon Shift)
Location: Wythenshawe
Hours: 13:00 – 21:00 (37.5 hours per week)
Grade: Level 3
Pay: £27200 per year
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Shift Technician to join our Engineering team. This is an excellent
opportunity for a hands-on individual who enjoys problem-solving, working with machinery,
and contributing to a high-performing production environment.
You will play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently, acting as the technical expert
for equipment operations while supporting both Production and Engineering teams.
Flexibility with working hours may be required to support business needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as the first point of contact for equipment-related issues, ensuring timely
escalation when required
• Support the delivery of the production plan by maximising equipment performance
and uptime
• Carry out line start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers safely and efficiently
• Coordinate production line set-up, including hygiene preparation
• Ensure availability of spare parts and line-side consumables to minimise downtime
• Complete planned maintenance activities in line with schedules
• Monitor equipment performance and address minor faults using appropriate tools
and techniques
• Maintain accurate documentation, including:
o Daily technician checks
o Shift handover reports
o Health & safety start-up inspections
• Collaborate with Production, Supervisors, and Engineering teams to resolve issues
and improve performance
• Comply fully with company policies, procedures, and health & safety standards
About You
• Previous experience in a FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) environment
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations and safe working practices
• Practical experience working with machinery and production equipment
• IT literate with the ability to complete reports and documentation
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
• GCSEs (or equivalent)
• Mechanical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or similar)
• Knowledge of asset care principles
• Basic understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems
Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive team
• Hands-on technical role with real impact on production performance
• Career development opportunities within Engineering
How to Apply?
Please follow the application instructions and submit your CV to be considered for this
position.
Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!
The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed) />
Many Thanks
Location: Wythenshawe
Hours: 13:00 – 21:00 (37.5 hours per week)
Grade: Level 3
Pay: £27200 per year
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Shift Technician to join our Engineering team. This is an excellent
opportunity for a hands-on individual who enjoys problem-solving, working with machinery,
and contributing to a high-performing production environment.
You will play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently, acting as the technical expert
for equipment operations while supporting both Production and Engineering teams.
Flexibility with working hours may be required to support business needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as the first point of contact for equipment-related issues, ensuring timely
escalation when required
• Support the delivery of the production plan by maximising equipment performance
and uptime
• Carry out line start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers safely and efficiently
• Coordinate production line set-up, including hygiene preparation
• Ensure availability of spare parts and line-side consumables to minimise downtime
• Complete planned maintenance activities in line with schedules
• Monitor equipment performance and address minor faults using appropriate tools
and techniques
• Maintain accurate documentation, including:
o Daily technician checks
o Shift handover reports
o Health & safety start-up inspections
• Collaborate with Production, Supervisors, and Engineering teams to resolve issues
and improve performance
• Comply fully with company policies, procedures, and health & safety standards
About You
• Previous experience in a FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) environment
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations and safe working practices
• Practical experience working with machinery and production equipment
• IT literate with the ability to complete reports and documentation
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
• GCSEs (or equivalent)
• Mechanical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or similar)
• Knowledge of asset care principles
• Basic understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems
Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive team
• Hands-on technical role with real impact on production performance
• Career development opportunities within Engineering
How to Apply?
Please follow the application instructions and submit your CV to be considered for this
position.
Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!
The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed) />
Many Thanks
Reference: 225297076
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