Shift Operator

GIRVAN, SOUTH AYRSHIRE | PERMANENT

Salary progression to £53,795.64

Looking for your next opportunity in process operations, manufacturing or distillery production?

We're recruiting a Shift Operator / Technician to join an established industrial operation in Girvan.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in a process-driven manufacturing environment who enjoys working with plant equipment, monitoring production processes and ensuring operations run safely and efficiently.

We're particularly interested in hearing from people with backgrounds in whisky distilling, distillery operations, food and drink manufacturing, process operations, industrial production and engineering.

The opportunity

• Starting salary of £42,390.42.

• Salary progression to £53,795.64 following successful competency assessments at 3, 6 and 9 months.

• Salaries include shift allowance.

• Permanent position.

• 159 worked shifts per year as standard.

Working pattern

This is a 24-hour, 365-day operation, working a rotating 12-hour shift pattern:

• Day shifts: 7am–7pm.

• Night shifts: 7pm–7am.

• Rostered breaks.

Candidates must be willing and able to work night shifts.

The role

You'll play an important part in the safe and efficient running of the site, with responsibilities including:

• Operating and monitoring plant equipment through SCADA systems.

• Monitoring production processes, outputs and operational performance.

• Carrying out routine plant inspections, testing and planned maintenance activities.

• Identifying operational issues and undertaking initial fault diagnosis.

• Supporting breakdowns and escalating issues where required.

• Completing operational logs and reporting on production KPIs.

• Ensuring all activities comply with health, safety and environmental standards.

What we're looking for

• An NC-level qualification or equivalent in an engineering discipline. HNC, HND or degree would be advantageous.

• Experience within manufacturing, industrial production or process operations.

• Experience operating plant equipment, machinery or automated production processes.

• An understanding of mechanical or electrical equipment and basic fault-finding.

• A proactive approach to health and safety.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of an operational team.

Experience within a distillery, whisky production, food and drink manufacturing, energy, utilities or chemical processing environment would be particularly relevant.

A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential due to the site location.

Interested?

If you're a Distillery Operator, Process Operator, Plant Operator or Engineering Technician looking for your next move, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or further information, please get in touch.

Caroline Strachan
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