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Shift Equipment Technician

Job type:Perm
Town/City:Oldham
County:Greater Manchester
Salary/Rate:Up to £44000 per annum
Business Sector:Maintenance
Job ref:BBBH152770
Post Date:June 03, 2025

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 protocols

Requirements:

  • 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 diagrams

Salary & 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 support

This 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.