Asset Care Engineer

Britvic; Rugby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Rugby is seeking an Asset Care Engineer to optimize equipment performance and ensure operational excellence. This role demands engineering expertise, effective communication, and compliance with safety standards. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and documenting activities. The ideal candidate should have NVQ Level 3 qualifications and relevant industry experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering maintenance, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical systems, including PLCs.
• Ability to apply Health, Safety, Environmental best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Conduct repairs of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards.
• Support shutdowns and inspections.

Skills

Engineering maintenance experience

Mechanical, electrical, and control systems knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication and teamwork

IT applications proficiency

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Job Title: Asset Care Engineer
Location: Rugby
Job Length: Permanent
Working Hours: 40

Working hours/shift: 5 days a week, 40 hours per week, 8am – 4pm
Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

About the Role

As an Asset Care Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring optimal performance and reliability of all manufacturing equipment, utilities, and infrastructure. You will apply your technical expertise to deliver high-quality maintenance, drive continuous improvement, and support site performance goals. This position is key to minimising downtime, enhancing safety, and ensuring operational excellence across the site while upholding Carlsberg Britvic’s standards of quality, safety, and sustainability.

Role Responsibilities

Perform planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimise downtime.

Conduct fault diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and control systems across production lines and utilities.

Ensure full adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards, including LOTO, Permit to Work, and statutory compliance.

Lead or support shutdowns, inspections, and project work, collaborating effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Apply Lean methodologies such as TPM, RCA, and PDCA to drive process improvement and equipment reliability.

Work closely with operational teams to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and share learnings across the business.

Accurately record maintenance activities, spare parts usage, and asset data within SAP PM or other maintenance management systems.

Support training, standard operating procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives to build engineering capability across the site.

Experience and Key Attributes

Proven experience in engineering maintenance, preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.

Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, including PLCs (preferably Siemens S7), HMI, and SCADA.

Demonstrated ability to apply Health, Safety, and Environmental best practices, including LOTO and risk assessments.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills with a focus on reliability and efficiency.

Strong communication, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Self‑motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to work under pressure.

Proficient in IT applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with SAP PM or similar systems.

Education / Qualifications

Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline; HNC or equivalent preferred.

Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical, or automation engineering.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence tools (TPM, RCM, RCA, 5S, 5-Why).

Understanding of Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental, and Food Safety standards.

Experience within manufacturing, food, beverage, or FMCG industries advantageous.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.

Interested in finding out more? Apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch!

Application Process:
We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.