Job Introduction
Cold End Maintenance Fitter | Elton | Permanent | £45,000–£48,500
Keep production moving. Solve problems. Make a real impact.
We're looking for a skilled and motivated Cold End Maintenance Fitter to join our engineering team in Elton. This is an opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex machinery, driving reliability improvements, and playing a key role in keeping a high-performing manufacturing operation running at its best.
Working alongside a team of fitters, electricians, and equipment specialists, you'll be at the heart of plant performance—ensuring equipment is maintained to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. No two days are the same, and your expertise will directly contribute to reducing downtime, improving reliability, and supporting continuous improvement across the site.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs across a range of production equipment
- Diagnosing faults and responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain operational performance
- Working from technical and manufacturer drawings to complete maintenance and repair activities accurately
- Supporting the safe and efficient operation of the plant by ensuring all work complies with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and site procedures
- Collaborating with production and engineering colleagues to identify root causes of equipment issues and implement long-term solutions
- Contributing ideas and recommendations to improve equipment reliability, maintenance processes, and overall plant performance
What We're Looking For
- NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent qualification (City & Guilds, ONC, HNC, or HND) in a relevant discipline
- Proven maintenance engineering experience, ideally with 5+ years in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong mechanical fitting skills with experience in fault finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance
- Competent in fabrication and welding, including ARC and MIG processes
- Working knowledge of pneumatic systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical and manufacturer drawings
- A strong commitment to safety, quality, and engineering excellence
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across departments
- A proactive, hands-on approach with a desire to learn, improve, and make a difference
At Encirc, we make, fill and move glass
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
- Annual leave package, additional days holiday awarded for long service
- Free onsite gym for all employees
- Mybenefits Reward Platform with 100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers
- Employee Well-being benefits
- Social Club
- Pension scheme
- Employer Funded Health cash plan for claiming back money on routine treatments
- Health Insurance Options
- Dental Insurance Options
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Life cover for self and partner
- Professional Development Planning with onsite HR team
- International organisation with plenty of opportunities
The Next Step
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this job opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.
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