Cold End Operator - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Encirc; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Health benefits package

Pension scheme up to 7%

Life cover (3x salary)

Subsidised staff restaurant

Free onsite parking

Private medical insurance (optional)

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Encirc, part of Vidrala, is hiring a Cold End Operator for a 12-month fixed-term contract at Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh. You will control the glass production line to ensure containers meet the required quality standards.

The role operates on a 12-hour shift pattern (2 days 7am–7pm and 2 nights 7pm–7am with 6 days off) and reports to the Shift Manager. A strong focus on teamwork and quality is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with minimal supervision.
• High quality standards required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the glass production line and ensure container quality to standard.
• Work on a 12-hour shift pattern (days and nights) reporting to the Shift Manager.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Quality focus

Job description

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Cold End Operator - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Job Reference Vidrala/36/1845

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

12 month fixed term contract

30000 - 33000

Working Hours:

12 hour shifts, Days and Nights, 39 hours

Job Category:

Operations

Departments:

Operations - Glass

Job Introduction

As our next Production Operator, you will report to the Shift Manager, you will be controlling the running of a glass production line whilst ensuring that the quality of a glass container is of a specified standard.

12 hour Shift Pattern consisting of 2 Days 7am -7pm and 2 Nights 7pm-7am with 6 consecutive days off in a row Production runs 365 days a year this role involves working a shift pattern over 7 days.

The Key Requirements

• Previous experience working within an industrial or manufacturing environment an advantage
• Ability to work as part of a team and also on your own with minimum daily supervision.
• High quality standards
• Annual leave package
• Free onsite gym for all employees
• MyBenefits Reward Platform with100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers
• Employee Well-being benefits such as the Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme where the company contributes up to a maximum of 7%
• Life cover at 3 timesyour annual salary
• Subsidised onsite staff restaurant
• Free parking onsite
• Salary sacrifice Electric car scheme
• Subsidisedonsiteelectric car charging
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhance maternity and paternity leave
• Health cash plan
• Optional Private Medical Insurance
• Optional critical illness cover
• Social club

About the company

At Encirc, we make, fill and move glass.

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.

Our Values

At Encirc, we’re proud to be a forward‑thinking manufacturer in a world that’s increasingly socially and environmentally conscious. Our culture is built around six core values that sit at the heart of everything we do. They guide how we work, how we make decisions, and how we support one another—helping us create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

These values aren’t just words on a wall; they’re lived, shared and championed across the business, shaping our mindset and inspiring us to keep making Encirc great for everyone.

Encirc is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Every applicant will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.

We also want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. That’s why we have partnered with Recite Me to offer an accessibility toolbar on our job search page, recruitment application system and website. The toolbar includes screen reading functionality, multiple reading aids, customisable styling options and an on‑demand live translation feature that boasts over 100 languages including 65 text-to-speech and styling options.

AI Guide

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