Shift Equipment Technician

Shift Equipment Technician - Precision Manufacturing
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Salary: £44,000 (Basic £32,000 + 38% shift allowance)
OTE up to £48,000+ | Higher packages considered based on experience
Benefits: Extensive package including bonus, overtime, pension, health plan and more

Join a high-tech manufacturing environment at the forefront of precision engineering. We're seeking a Shift Equipment Technician to support operations and equipment maintenance within a cleanroom setting. You'll be part of a collaborative team working on cutting-edge production processes, with genuine long-term career potential.

The Role:

As part of the Equipment Engineering Department, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the availability and reliability of high-value machinery and tools. Your focus will be on keeping production running smoothly through effective preventative and reactive maintenance and supporting improvements to output, quality and cost-efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Conduct preventative, predictive and breakdown maintenance on cleanroom production equipment
Ensure work is carried out in line with health, safety and environmental standards
Follow technical diagrams, maintenance specifications and standard operating procedures
Provide engineering support to equipment tool owners and collaborate with process teams
Apply technical improvements to reduce downtime and increase yield
Maintain a clean, safe working environment in accordance with cleanroom protocolsRequirements:

HNC or Level 4 in Engineering
Experience working in a highly regulated production or manufacturing setting e.g. FMCG, F&B, Pharma, Biotech, Semiconductor, microelectronics
Engineers without the above experience but from a military engineering background would also be considered
Ability to diagnose electrical/mechanical issues and interpret technical diagramsSalary & Benefits:

£32,000 basic salary + 38% shift allowance (£44,000 total)
Higher salaries considered depending on experience
Discretionary bonus
Overtime paid at double time, with earnings potential of up to £500/month
Aviva Group Personal Pension Scheme (GPP)
Aviva Life Assurance - 4x annual salary paid to your nominated beneficiary
Aviva Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential support on work, wellbeing, finances and more
Medicash Health Plan - Level 2 cover worth up to £1,950/year for dental, optical, therapy and health screening costs (company-paid, with income tax applicable)
Cycle to Work Scheme - post-probation access to tax-free bike purchase
Season Ticket Loan - interest-free annual travel loan post-probation
TCH Salsa Car Leasing - salary sacrifice car lease scheme for permanent employees post-probation
Costco Membership - subsidised membership available
Unite Union Membership - access to legal, workplace and financial advice and supportThis role is ideal for a proactive and technically-minded engineer looking for a stable, rewarding role in a forward-thinking manufacturing setting. If you're hands-on, detail-focused and ready to grow your career in a specialist environment, we'd love to hear from you