Shift Engineer

At Quintessential Brands Group, we are proud to continue the legacy of Thomas Dakin, the visionary who pioneered quality English gin in 1761. Today, our award-winning portfolio spans iconic names like Greenall’s, Opihr, Thomas Dakin, The Dubliner, and Chamère, our exciting new venture in the world of RTD cocktails.

A Taste of The Job

As a Shift Engineer at G&J Distillers in Warrington, our flagship distillery and bottling site, you’ll be part of a small but mighty team keeping operations running smoothly around the clock. Reporting to the site engineering manager, you’ll play a key role in planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring our fast-paced bottling, distillery, and warehousing operations perform at their best.

From machine changeovers to troubleshooting automation systems, you’ll be at the heart of production, reducing downtime, maximising uptime, and making sure every bottle leaves our site to the highest standard. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise and problem-solving mindset will make a real impact every single shift.

Your impact will include

• Maintenance Excellence – Perform both planned and reactive maintenance on bottling, distillery, and warehousing equipment.
• Troubleshooting – Use strong fault-finding skills to diagnose and resolve issues quickly.
• Technical Expertise – Work with electrical control systems, PLCs, and automation to keep operations running smoothly.
• Changeovers & Upgrades – Support product changeovers and improvement projects to boost efficiency.
• Collaboration – Partner with colleagues across production to minimise downtime and keep lines running.
• Safety First – Operate with a strong commitment to health & safety at all times.

A Flavour of the Business

At Quintessential Brands Group, we’re proud to continue the legacy of Thomas Dakin, the visionary who pioneered quality English gin in 1761. Today, our portfolio includes award-winning brands such as Greenall’s, Opihr, Thomas Dakin, and The Dubliner
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At our Warrington distillery, tradition meets innovation. It’s here that we bring our brands to life, and where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the quality and consistency that make them loved worldwide.

The Perfect Serve - A Bit About You

You’re a multi-skilled engineer with a hands-on approach, a sharp eye for problem-solving, and a proactive mindset. You enjoy the buzz of FMCG production, thrive under pressure, and work best as part of a close-knit team.

You will bring:

• NVQ Level 4 / HNC / recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven experience with electrical control systems, PLCs, and automation.
• Background in FMCG, bottling, or canning (desirable but not essential).
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and strong fault-finding skills.
• A collaborative, can-do attitude and the initiative to get stuck in.
• A strong commitment to working safely and efficiently in a high-paced environment.

The Essence of QB - The Benefits

We know our people are the most important ingredient in our success, so we offer a benefits package designed to support you:

• Competitive salary with shift allowance: +28% for 24/7 rotating shifts (AM, PM & Nights), +15% for 2-shift pattern (AM & PM)
• Company pension scheme
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Life assurance cover
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discounts with high street and online retailers
• Staff shop and product allowance
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support

Joining QB means joining a business with a rich history and an exciting future. We’re bold, ambitious, and passionate about spirits, and we’re looking for people who want to be part of that journey. As a Shift Engineer, you’ll be right at the heart of it, helping us craft products enjoyed by consumers around the world.