Job Introduction
Technical Projects Manager | Permanent | Dual Site- Bristol, Elton | £56,000- £65,000
The Technical Projects Manager will be responsible for leading the identification, justification, planning, and delivery of multiple projects aligned with the group technical agenda. Projects will focus on establishing and continuously improving systems and processes that ensure compliance with food safety standards, and drive product quality, cost efficiency, customer service expectations and negating obsolescence — meeting the requirements of the company, its customers, and regulatory authorities.
This role with ensure safety and compliance while supporting the Engineering team in shaping and delivering transformational technical projects across both sites. The Technical Projects Manager will use data-driven insights to identify improvement opportunities, validate capital needs, and take ownership of strategic initiatives that drive measurable performance gains.
Working closely with production, quality, and safety teams, the Technical Projects Manager will provide technical guidance, ensure alignment, and maintain clear project tracking to monitor progress, cost, and quality. They will also build strong relationships with customers and suppliers, helping deliver high-quality technical outcomes and supporting relevant certification requirements.
The Key Requirements
- Strong project management skills and ability to effectively manage multiple projects within budget & schedule.
- Practitioner of Lean / Six Sigma desirable
- Experience in a Food & Beverage FMCG or similar manufacturing environment
- Proven problem solving & change management skills
- Operations, Engineering, or Technical background with solid understanding and experience of Operations Management
- Experience in delivery of Continuous Improvement
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
- Social Club
- Pension scheme
- 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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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.
