Job Introduction
Manufacturing Engineer – Process & Utilities| Permanent | £55,507.89 post 6m probation £57,143.64 | Bristol
12 hour shifts on a rotating days/night pattern, averaging 38.25 hours per week
As Manufacturing Engineer-Process & Utilities, you will be a key member of a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining the utilities and process plant with full ownership and accountability for product quality, whilst encompassing all aspects of plant improvements, at our state-of-the-art beverage facility in Bristol.
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. A key part of the role is ensuring all activities are completed safely, efficiently, in full, and right-first-time, in line with Encirc Group standards.
The Key Requirements
- Engineering maintenance experience in a Food & Beverage (F&B) FMCG or similar manufacturing environment
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, multi-skilled with a solid understanding of electrical systems
- Experience of operating and maintaining Process & Utilities plant and equipment desired
- Ability to demonstrate good fault finding skills on Electrical ,Mechanical and Process equipment is essential
- Working knowledge of PLC /HMI/SCADA desired
- Ability to understand Technical & Schematic drawings & Manuals essential
- Experience of Building Maintenance and Engineering workshop skills
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.
Our Values
At Encirc, we’re proud to be a forward‑thinking manufacturer in a world that’s increasingly socially and environmentally conscious. Our culture is built around six core values that sit at the heart of everything we do. They guide how we work, how we make decisions, and how we support one another—helping us create a workplace where everyone can thrive.
These values aren’t just words on a wall; they’re lived, shared and championed across the business, shaping our mindset and inspiring us to keep making Encirc great for everyone.
The Benefits and Perks
- Annual leave package is equivalent to 25 days plus 8 bank holidays, if you work a shift pattern, your annual leave and bank holidays are built directly into your rota.
- Monetary awards for long service
- Free onsite gym for all employees
- Health cash plan
- MyBenefits Reward Platform with 100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers
- Pension scheme where the company contributes up to a maximum of 6%
- Life cover at 4 times your annual salary
- Optional partner life cover
- Liftshare Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised onsite staff restaurant
- Free parking onsite
- Salary sacrifice Electric car scheme
- Bristol Zoo Project corporate membership
- Discounts on First Bus travel around Bristol
- Discounts on Bristol Sport tickets
- Optional dental insurance
- Optional private medical insurance
- Optional critical illness cover
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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AI Guide
Before you apply, take a moment to read our Encirc Careers AI Guide. It’s a quick, helpful overview of how you can use AI to support your application—and where it’s best to rely on your own experience and personality.
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.
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