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Machine Technician

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 31,700 - 32,800 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

MACHINE TECHNICIAN

Job Title: Semi-Skilled Engineer / Machine Technician
 Location: Glasgow (Queenslie Industrial Estate)
 Salary: £31,700 (rising after successful integration)
 Shift: 7am – 7pm / 7pm – 7am 4 on 4 off D&N OR 4 on 4 off Perm Nights 

Job Role of the Semi-Skilled Engineer / Machine Technician

A great opportunity has become available for a Semi-Skilled Engineer / Machine Technician to join a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing site within a leading UK food production business.

This is an ideal role for someone with machine setting or operator experience who is looking to step into engineering and develop into a fully multi-skilled maintenance engineer over time.

Working within a high-care, high-speed packaging environment, you will play a key role in supporting production efficiency, minimising downtime, and assisting the engineering team with day-to-day maintenance activities.

You will be responsible for:

Setting up and adjusting machinery for production runs
Carrying out basic fault finding and first-line maintenance
Supporting engineers with breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Ensuring minimal downtime through quick, practical intervention
Working closely with production teams to keep lines running efficiently
Sector – Factory Maintenance / FMCG (Food Production)

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Semi-Skilled Engineer

Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
Exposure to machine setting, operation, or frontline maintenance
Hands-on experience supporting fast-paced production environments

Requirements for the Semi-Skilled Engineer

Strong mechanical understanding (electrical exposure beneficial)
Confidence working on production or packaging machinery
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

Desirable Requirements for the Semi-Skilled Engineer

Previous experience as a Machine Setter, Operator, or Semi-Skilled Engineer
Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing environments
Interest in progressing into a fully qualified Maintenance Engineer role

The Semi-Skilled Engineer will benefit from:

Working for a well-established and growing manufacturing business
Clear training and development pathway into engineering
Opportunity to step up into a fully multi-skilled role
Stable shift pattern within a high-performing site

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Begum Halil at Pioneer Selection

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply — please see our website for further details

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