Shift Technician (Multiskilled Electrician)

Location: Barnstone, Nottingham (NG13 9JT)
Rate: £20.28/hour (training, first 4 weeks) £25.91/hour (on shift)
Hours: Average 37 hours/week (148 hours over a 4-week shift rotation)
Contract: 6+ months (long-term sickness cover, possible extension)

We are seeking a Shift Technician to join our clients Maintenance Department at Barnstone. This role will provide critical engineering maintenance support to a 24/7 cement packing operation, working across electrical and mechanical systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a multi-skilled maintenance team in a fast-paced industrial environment.

• Training Period: Weeks 14, day shifts, shadowing senior technician (£20.28/hr)

• Shift Period: Weeks 58+, full shift rotation (£25.91/hr)

• Shift Pattern:

  • Week 1 32 hrs

  • Week 2 8 hrs

  • Week 3 48 hrs

  • Week 4 60 hrs

  • Rotating 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts (days, afternoons, nights, weekends)

• Start Date:ASAP

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance of cement packing plant equipment

• Provide electrical and mechanical engineering expertise to support production

• Diagnose and repair faults quickly and efficiently

• Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime

• Maintain a strong focus on Health, Safety, and Environmental standards

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and team development

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Maintenance

• Strong mechanical maintenance experience (dual-qualified preferred)

• Time-served craftsperson in Electrical/Process Control Engineering

• Electrical fault-finding skills and knowledge of motors, starters, LV systems

• Experience with Variable Speed Drives, hydraulics, pneumatics

• Strong understanding of electrical isolation, CMMS (e.g., SAP PM)

• Excellent teamwork, safety awareness, and problem-solving skills

Desirable:

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

• PLC knowledge (Siemens S7, Allen Bradley)

• Process instrumentation systems experience

• Heavy industry or cement manufacturing background

• Cherry picker or scissor lift licence

• IOSH or similar safety qualification

This role offers hands-on engineering work, high technical variety, and a competitive hourly rate. PPE will be provided.

Interested? Apply now to join a supportive and skilled maintenance team.

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