Multi-Skilled Plant Technician (Loading Shovel Certified)
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,694 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 December 2025 |
| Location: | CH65 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hexagon Recruitment Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-4690-207262 |
Summary
Multi-Skilled Plant Technician (Loading Shovel Certified)
Location: Cheshire
Full-Time | Permanent
About the Role:
We are seeking a multi-skilled plant technician with a mechanical bias to join our rapidly growing and dynamic company. This is a vital role where you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our plant facilities.
You will work closely with the Senior Glass Technicians, carrying out a wide range of duties including loading/unloading, driving, maintenance, and supporting production targets — all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Safely load and unload products in the yard area, working effectively as part of a team
• Carry out driving duties, transporting materials around site and loading vehicles outdoors
• Operate plant equipment including loading shovels and access platforms (valid license required)
• Support routine maintenance, production levels, and quality targets under direction of Senior Glass Technicians
• Assist with repairs, breakdowns, and safe operation of equipment, machinery, and site vehicles
• Develop and maintain process documentation, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and reliability standards
• Provide flexibility across technician roles throughout the plant
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and assist during plant shutdowns
• Identify and escalate plant quality or reliability issues in line with downtime procedures
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Experienced in plant operations with strong knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Safety-conscious, diligent, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• A strong communicator, able to work effectively within a team
• Holder of a valid Loading Shovel certificate (essential)
• NVQ in Waste Management or equivalent (desirable, but full training will be provided)
Benefits & Rewards:
• Weekly salary of £724.90 (£16.71/hour) — equating to £37,694 per annum
• All overtime paid at time and a half
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (12-hour shifts, 6am–6pm or 6pm–6am)
• 2 unpaid 30-minute breaks per shift, but only 40 minutes deducted in total
• Continuous rota: block of days, 4 off, then block of nights
• 20 days annual leave (once permanent)
• Free private medical insurance after qualifying period
• Enrolment into The People’s Pension fund once permanent
What We Offer:
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Full training and development opportunities
• A chance to be part of a rapidly expanding company with long-term career prospects
• A supportive team environment where safety and quality are top priorities
Apply Now:
If you’re a motivated and skilled technician ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.
Email your CV to jobs@hexagonrecruitment.co.uk