Line Technical Lead

Britvic; Kylemore; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Life assurance

Income protection

Pension

Free product issued

Inclusive culture

Diversity

Job summary

Britvic Ireland, part of the Carlsberg Group, seeks a Maintenance Engineer to lead packaging equipment maintenance across the production lines. You will develop maintenance standards, manage budgets, and drive reliability, efficiency and safety.

This role includes training operators, coordinating overhauls, and ensuring quality through external contractor oversight. Requirements include 3–5 years in a production environment, Lean/CI experience, and time-served qualifications (

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification as time served Fitter or Electrician.
• Higher or University degree in Engineering (mechanical/electrical/automation or food technologies) (Desirable).
• 3–5 years experience in a relative position in the Production environment.
• Experience in Lean / Continuous Improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical expert for packaging equipment, with leadership during maintenance and overhauls.
• Develop, review, and continuously improve maintenance standards and plans with Process Engineer.
• Create, manage, and validate preventive maintenance schedules (e.g., 3-month, 6-month, annual).
• Take ownership of maintenance costs and equipment performance, driving reliability and efficiency across lines.
• Coordinate maintenance activities from planning through completion and validation.
• Train operators and technicians on maintenance activities and troubleshooting.
• Oversee external contractors to ensure safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts availability, and work orders.
• Monitor and analyse maintenance KPIs, driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Packaging equipment

Maintenance leadership

Lean / CI

Education

Time served Fitter

Electrician

Engineering degree (mechanical/electrical/automation)

Job description

At Britvic Ireland - Part of the Carlsberg Group, we're all about creating and sharing amazing soft drinks. Our iconic brands like Ballygowan, Club Orange, Miwadi, Energise, TK, and Cidona have been loved for generations. We also partner with PepsiCo to bring you favourites like Pepsi, 7UP, and Lipton.
We're always innovating and evolving, staying true to our vision of being the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. With over 240 years of history, our brands are rooted in authenticity and heritage. Our success is driven by the passion of our people, and we foster an environment where everyone can thrive and grow and truly be themselves.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter under the Carlsberg Group, our purpose remains clear: striving for perfection, focusing on research and innovation, listening to our consumers, and driving sustainability to make a positive impact on society.

What you’ll be doing:

• Act as the technical expert for packaging equipment, with in-depth knowledge of at least two key machines (e.g., filler, blower, seamer, or labeler), and provide leadership during maintenance and overhauls.
• Develop, review, and continuously improve maintenance standards and plans in partnership with the Process Engineer.
• Create, manage, and validate preventive maintenance schedules (e.g., 3-month, 6-month, and annual maintenance activities).
• Take ownership of maintenance costs and equipment performance, driving reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the production line(s).
• Coordinate maintenance activities, including CILs, planned maintenance, and major overhauls, from planning through to completion and validation.
• Train operators and technicians on maintenance activities, CILs, and troubleshooting based on skills requirements.
• Oversee external contractors to ensure safety, quality, and performance standards are met.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts availability, and work order execution.
• Monitor and analyse maintenance KPIs, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support tag management, operator capability development, and FIFO control of spare parts inventory.
• Contribute to CapEx, NPD, and continuous improvement projects within the area.
• Coach and support operators to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Lead risk assessments, LOTO compliance, and safe working practices.
• Drive Carlsberg Excellence initiatives aligned to site KPIs and operational objectives.

What we’re looking for:

• 3 - 5 years experience in a relative position in the Production environment
• Experience in Lean / Continuous Improvement programs

Expected Basic Engineering Competencies

• Understand mechanical principles, engineering drawings, tolerances, welding processes, and material strength.
• Understand hydraulic and pneumatic systems, read circuit diagrams, and troubleshoot components and controls.
• Develop process specifications and use instrumentation to maintain process control, quality, and safety standards.
• Understand process control, sensors, actuators, motion control systems, machinery safety standards, and automation technologies used in packaging equipment.

Education/Qualifications

• Minimum qualification as time served Fitter or Electrician.
• Higher or University degree in Engineering (mechanical/electrical/automation or food technologies) (Desirable)

What you can expect & you’ll be well-rewarded with:

• Competitive salary, generous annual leave
• Life assurance & income protection
• Pension (5% employee / 10% employer)
• Free product issued
• Inclusive and supportive culture, Fairness and representation
• Ways of working that build inclusivity & Champion diversity at every level