Shift Operator/Technician

Shift Operator / Technician
Location: Carrick, Girvan, Ayrshire

Our client are seeking a motivated and safety-conscious Shift Operator/Technician to join our operations team in Carrick. This role plays a key part in ensuring daily input and output targets are achieved, with a strong focus on safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.

You will be working within a 24/7 shift pattern (159 shifts per year), including both day and night shifts (12 hours each: 7am–7pm or 7pm–7am).

Key Responsibilities

• Operate plant and processes to achieve maximum efficiency and output.
• Ensure strict compliance with operational standards, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Identify and report hazards (people and plant), ensuring a safe working environment.
• Carry out planned inspections, testing, and first-line maintenance tasks.
• Accurately complete operational logs, compliance records, and financial data.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of procedures and risk assessments.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications:
  • Minimum NC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline.
  • Ideally HND/HNC/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or similar Engineering.
• Experience / Training:
  Ideally with experience or training in one or more of the following:
  • Telehandler/Forklift operation
  • IOSH Managing Safely
  • IPAF 3A/3B
  • ECITB Safety Passport
  • Hydraulic Torque & Tension (Hi-Force/ECITB)
  • Waste Management
  • Harness Training
  • Pressure Testing
  • JCB 535S
• Other Requirements:
  • Full UK driving licence (essential, due to site location and use of site vehicles).
  • Flexibility to work both day and night shifts.