Engineering Technician

Britvic plc; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly product allowance

Private medical

Life assurance

Company bonus scheme

24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Discounts on high street

Job summary

Carlsberg Britvic in Leeds is seeking an Engineering Technician to maximise equipment availability and reliability through proactive maintenance of production equipment and site utilities. The role emphasises safe, compliant operations and continuous improvement within a major UK beverages group.

The successful candidate will have an electrical bias, practical problem-solving skills, and a commitment to high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Solid engineering background with electrical bias.
• Ability to fault-find and identify root causes.
• Experience with maintenance planning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and repair quickly to minimise downtime.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance per site plan.
• Maintain site utilities including boilers, water treatment and compressed air systems.
• Support Legionella control and water hygiene procedures.
• Lead Zero Loss teams to reduce utility consumption and improve reliability.
• Manage contractors and issue permits per site procedures.
• Support Autonomous Maintenance and improve changeover processes.

Skills

Electrical bias fault-finding

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

City & Guilds or ONC

Job description

Working Hours: 40 hrs a week, Monday to Friday

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available

Private Medical options

Life AssuranceCompany bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

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 5 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:

We are seeking a skilled Engineering Technician to join our team at Carlsberg Britvic in Leeds. This role is key to ensuring maximum equipment availability and reliability through effective maintenance practices.

You will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, site utilities and services, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have solid technical knowledge, with an electrical bias, a practical approach to problem-solving and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and operational efficiency.

Role Responsibilities:

Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and carry out effective repairs to minimise downtime, ensuring all work complies with engineering and safety legislation.

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities in line with the site maintenance plan, working closely with the Engineering Planner to optimise maintenance programmes.

Maintain and optimise site utilities, including industrial boilers, water treatment and compressed air/pneumatic systems, ensuring reliability, legal compliance and environmental performance.

Support Legionella control and water hygiene procedures in line with site safety and compliance requirements.

Lead Zero Loss teams to reduce utility consumption and improve equipment reliability through root cause analysis and effective problem-solving.

Manage contractors and issue permits in accordance with site procedures, including reviewing risk assessments and method statements.

Support operational teams by identifying opportunities to improve changeover processes and providing technical support for Autonomous Maintenance activities.

Promote and implement 5S improvement initiatives within the Engineering department, maintaining high standards of quality, health, safety and environmental compliance.

Experience and Key Attributes:

Minimum BTEC/NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline, with City & Guilds or ONC qualification.

Strong multi-skilled engineering background with an electrical bias, including fault-finding, root cause analysis and effective problem-solving.

Experience maintaining industrial utilities, including large boilers, steam systems, water treatment and compressed air/pneumatic systems.

Understanding of Legionella control, water hygiene and relevant health and safety requirements.

Experience in continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on improving equipment reliability, reducing utility consumption and enhancing operational efficiency.

Ability to develop standard operating procedures and provide technical training and guidance to operators.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach.

Additional certifications in maintenance engineering or related disciplines would be beneficial.

Our commitment to diversity equity & inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.