CI Engineer

SJS Recruitment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a driven CI Engineer in Bridgwater, UK. The successful candidate will focus on driving operational excellence in fast-paced manufacturing environments, particularly in FMCG, food, or beverage sectors. Responsibilities include improving line performance and supporting maintenance teams. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background and a deep understanding of Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma methodologies to make a tangible impact on the manufacturing culture and performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FMCG, food, or beverage manufacturing.
• Strong technical background with a focus on operational reliability.
• Deep understanding of Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed a culture of continuous improvement onsite.
• Improve line performance and reduce downtime.
• Support maintenance and production teams in implementing changes.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean methodologies

TPM

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Job description

Are you a driven CI or Maintenance Engineer with a passion for driving operational excellence in fast‑paced manufacturing environments? Do you thrive on identifying process inefficiencies and delivering sustainable improvements?

We’re looking for a CI Engineer with proven experience in FMCG, food, or beverage manufacturing, who can lead and embed a culture of continuous improvement and operational reliability across site.

In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of critical CI / Reliability initiatives onsite – improving line performance, reducing downtime, and ensuring engineering reliability through data‑driven strategies and cross‑functional collaboration. You will play a key role in identifying improvement opportunities, engaging stakeholders at all levels, and supporting maintenance and production teams to implement change that delivers measurable results.

We are seeking someone with a track record in FMCG, food, or drink manufacturing, strong technical background and a deep understanding of Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma methodologies, who is looking to make a tangible impact on manufacturing performance and culture. You will be instrumental in supporting the Engineering leadership teams to develop robust reliability strategies, optimise asset performance, and drive a culture where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything you do.

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