Job Description

Job Introduction

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

| PERMANENT | BRISTOL |

53,996 rising to 55,587 after 6 month probation period

12 hour shifts on a rotating days/night pattern, average 38.25 hours per week


As a manufacturing Engineer you'll be responsible for maintenance & troubleshooting support, high speed production lines, as well as process and utilities within Encirc Beverages' bottling plant, with a focus on improving production, efficiencies, optimising performance, and delivering plan maintenance and continuous improvement.


Working as part of a team you will identify and rectify root causes of the plant failure, encompassing all aspects of maintenance activities and machine improvements whilst ensuring that the critical plant settings are maintained and serviced, to continually improve plant efficiency and business processes.


The role is to work collaboratively with both engineering and production functions. Help to build capability, reduce downtime, and ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with Encirc Group policies and compliance requirements

Key Requirements

Experience of Engineering maintenance in a similar role Experience in FMCG Ability to demonstrate good fault-finding skills on electrical, mechanical and process equipment Working knowledge of PLC /HMI/SCADA is desired Ability to understand technical & schematic drawings & manuals Time served apprenticeship an advantage HNC qualification

Part of the Vidrala group, we are a market leader in glass container design, manufacturing, bottling and logistics solutions for the UK, Irish and European food and beverages industries.


With over 2,000 employees, we operate from our three purpose-built sites: Derrylin, Co Fermanagh; Elton, Cheshire and Bristol. We produce around 3 billion glass bottles and other containers annually and can fill up to 500 million litres of bulk shipped beverages every year. Our collective purpose is to deliver and uphold world-leading sustainable innovation, with great people and a great workplace collaborating on a great future.


Joining Encirc means you will be joining a business with a bespoke, 360-approach to the beverage supply chain, spanning filling, warehousing, and logistics. Reducing the road miles and carbon footprint of our customers' products, we are conscious disruptors prioritising sustainability and modern technology. As a forward-thinking and sustainable business, we are committed to achieving zero emissions by 2030.

The Benefits and Perks

Free onsite gym for all employees MyBenefits Reward Platform with 100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers Employee Well-being benefits Pension scheme Life cover Professional Development Planning with onsite HR team International organisation with plenty of opportunities Bristol Zoo Project corporate membership Discounts on First Bus travel Discounts on Bristol Sport tickets Subsidised onsite staff restaurant Subsidised electric car charging Holiday buy and sell scheme

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this job opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.


Encirc is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Every applicant will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.


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PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Thank you for your interest.