CI Engineer

SJS Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced CI Engineer in the United Kingdom who can drive continuous improvement in fast-paced manufacturing environments, particularly in FMCG, food, or beverage sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, knowledge of Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma methodologies, and be dedicated to enhancing operational reliability and performance. This role involves engaging with cross-functional teams to implement effective changes.

Qualifications

• Track record in FMCG, food, or drink manufacturing.
• Strong technical background.
• Experience in Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of CI/Reliability initiatives onsite.
• Improving line performance and reducing downtime.
• Engaging stakeholders to implement changes.

Skills

FMCG experience

Lean methodologies

TPM knowledge

Six Sigma methodologies

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Application

Due to the volume of applications, we can only respond to successful candidates. Therefore, if we do not make contact within 5 working days this means your application was not successful. We are more than happy to discuss why if you would like to contact us.