24/7 Plant Operator & Technician

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

  Other Requirements

  • Full UK driving licence (essential, due to site location and use of site vehicles).
  • Flexibility to work both day and night shifts

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