Shift Technician

Company: GB05 Solina Coatings UK Ltd
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Location: Hitchin
Job Description:

Primary Location: HITCHIN, United Kingdom

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture. We design customised savoury solutions for clients in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient. Solina is a fast‑growing business with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America. By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure minimal downtime of production facility through effective and timely maintenance and repair of plant and machinery (both Electrical & Mechanical).
  • Limit plant / equipment failure through effective planned preventative maintenance tasks as directed.
  • Support on‑going production output by engaging in the rotating Standby & Call‑out Rota.
  • Engage in upskilling operators to enhance best practice on use of plant and equipment.

Candidate Profile

  • Must be able to work in both Mechanical & Electrical disciplines (Preferred bias 70% / 30% or 30% / 70%).
  • Must have worked within a multi‑skilled, multi‑disciplined team in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment.
  • Must be able to work independently or assisted on all aspects of maintenance work.
  • Mechanical engineering qualification to C&G /NVQ Level 2 equivalent or higher, or achieved full apprenticeship (certificates to be provided).
  • Demonstrable mechanical fitting abilities / experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical / assembly drawings.
  • Good pneumatic skills.
  • Good level of English, written and spoken.
  • Ability to work at heights & confined spaces.
  • Must be able to reliably commute to the place of work and/or other sites if required.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefit package.

We are open to talents of all backgrounds and base recruitment on competences. We comply with all equal opportunity and anti‑discrimination laws.

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Posted: June 20th, 2026