Engineering Technician

Working Hours:

4 on 4 off rotating days and night shifts (6 am - 6 pm, 6 pm - 6 am)

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhances pension contributions
• Generous holiday
• Access to a range of high street discounts

As a Shift Engineer you will be responsible for delivering world class engineering technical excellence in fault resolution, maintenance standards which promotes the delivery of site scorecard measures. Continuous Improvement & best practice delivery of mechanical & electrical standards will be key, as will maintenance of manufacturing equipment, building infrastructure, building services & utilities provision using co‑ordinated corrective, preventative & predictive maintenance techniques.

Through this you will minimise Equipment Failure Downtime and catastrophic failure impact to site manufacturing capability.

• Participate in delivering Engineering department vision and strategic plan and to develop and deploy a strategy for energy, equipment and maintenance which supports the progression & development of the site in line with the Britvic Work System (BWS).
• Develop World Class engineering solutions with the team, driving a culture of strong performance, striving to achieve full personal potential and achieve business objectives.
• Work in partnership with the Operation core teams, to improve key business results and to develop engineering skills and knowledge by promoting a professional manufacturing team culture.
• Develop, implement & deliver a robust strategy for mechanical, electrical, building services & utilities provision and control of engineering budgets to deliver the most cost effective results.
• Identify and action opportunities for improvements within the engineering environment to promote a continuous improvement culture within the engineering and operational teams.
• Pro‑active resolution of site engineering services to meet factory requirements and drive improvements to all energy/environmental delivery measures.
• Provide and monitor factory wide support systems for the adherence to company policies and statutory regulations for health, safety and environment, for Carlsberg Britvic staff and contractor management.
• Work in partnership with the Central Engineering Department to plan and support all capital engineering projects to ensure successful completion within cost, quality and time targets.

• Proven experience in an engineering, technical or maintenance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background working in a KPI‑driven production environment, ideally within FMCG, food, beverage or other high‑volume manufacturing industries.
• Experience carrying out planned and preventative maintenance activities, with an understanding of HACCP requirements and audit processes.
• Good knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and safe working practices.
• Experience using permit‑to‑work systems, risk assessments, isolation and lock‑off procedures, and managing contractor activities.
• Hands‑on experience maintaining production equipment and supporting operational performance.
• Ability to fault‑find and maintain PLC, HMI and SCADA systems is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and equipment reliability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A multi‑skilled engineering background with an electrical bias is preferred.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.