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Mechanical/Electrical Engineer - No night shifts

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1 month ago
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Are you an experienced technician or engineer looking for a secure role with solid benefits? Have you worked in a manufacturing environment?

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire - easily commutable from Luton, Welwyn, Bedford, St Albans, Royston, Stevenage, etc.

This is a full time, permanent role, working a rotating shift pattern of days 6-3 and afternoons 1-10 on alternating weeks.

You probably haven’t heard of this company, but chances are you’ve eaten one of their products recently. That’s because they make batters, seasoning and coatings for food products in partnership with some of the high streets most famous retailers and restaurants.

What’s the package?

Competitive, industry matched salary.

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Private medical cover

Enhanced company pension and attractive life insurance scheme

So what’s the role?

You’ll carry out electrical and mechanical repairs, PPM and general maintenance at their manufacturing site. You’ll also support and monitor external contractors when required.

If you are one of those people who love knowing how things work, finding and fixing faults then you’ll love working across a diverse range of machinery and plant.

Ideally you will have relevant mechanical and electrical qualifications e.g. City & Guilds, Apprenticeship, HND or BTEC, 18th Edition, etc.

People who have operated within food manufacturing or pharmaceutical settings would be highly desirable. Interested? Apply today

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