Shift Operator​/Technician

Location: South Ayrshire

Shift Operator / Technician

Location:

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 365 - (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