Machine Technician - nights

  • Start People Ltd
  • Penwortham, Lancashire
  • Apr 21, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Machine Technician - FMCG Manufacturing

Permanent night shift - Sunday to Thursday 11pm - 7am

Permanent opportunity

Start People Ltd are currently recruiting for a machine technician with a mechanical bias for a permanent opportunity with one of our key FMCG Manufacturing clients.

The ideal candidate would have a background in FMCG or Food Manufacturing, and does not need to be qualified or time served - training is available for the right candidate.

We are looking for someone who shows initiative with a proactive approach to breakdowns and repairs.

Duties & responsibilities

  • To maintain the site equipment to ensure always in good working condition.
  • To assist with installation of new plant and equipment.
  • Equipment such as conveyors, capping machinery, filling machines.
  • To carry out planned preventative mechanical/some electrical maintenance and repairs of all electrically operated plant and supplies across the whole site.
  • To assist in major breakdowns and equipment failures.

What is in it for you?

  • Free Parking available on site.
  • Personable and friendly team, new growth opportunities.
  • Training and development.
  • Life assurance, pension scheme, holiday allowance.
  • Staff giveaways, service awards.

If you are interested in this opportunity to work with a forward thinking, growing organisation please apply now and a member of our team will contact you.