Engineering Technician

Britvic plc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

Access to a range of high street discounts

Job summary

A beverage manufacturing company located in Leeds is looking for an experienced Engineering Technician to maximize production equipment reliability. You will conduct maintenance, lead improvements, and ensure compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have strong engineering skills and experience in maintenance delivery. This position offers a full-time permanent role with various benefits, including private medical options and a company bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of maintenance delivery.
• Ability to manage contractors and issue permits.
• Understanding of site utilities and services.

Responsibilities

• Champion quality, safety, health, environmental standards within engineering teams.
• Support improvements to production equipment.
• Resolve root cause analyses to ensure compliance.

Skills

Practical engineering/technical experience

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Multi-skilled background (electrical bias)

Experience in continuous improvement programs

Education

City & Guilds or ONC in engineering discipline

HNC preferable

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to join our dynamic team at Britvic. In this role, you will ensure maximum availability and reliability of production equipment by attending to machine breakdowns and effecting repairs promptly. You will also carry out planned and preventative maintenance activities, maintain site utilities and services, and lead zero loss teams to reduce utilities usage and drive improvements to reliability.

Role Responsibilities

• Champion quality, safety, health, environmental standards, and legal compliance within the engineering teams.
• Support and develop improvements to production equipment to drive site reliability targets.
• Facilitate problem-solving activities with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Resolve root cause analyses (RCAs) to ensure system compliance and meet close-out targets.
• Manage contractors and issue permits in line with site permit procedures.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance activities in line with the site plan.
• Organize and manage work related to facilities and site infrastructure.
• Develop plans and practices that reduce site utilities consumption and champion environmental performance.
• Support and manage site utilities and services equipment to optimize operation and maximize reliability.
• Work with the engineering planner to optimize the planned preventative maintenance program across production equipment.
• Collaborate with operations teams to identify changeover improvements and provide technical support for AM activities.
• Deliver 5S improvement plans for the engineering department and drive overall standards.

Experience and Key Attributes

• Practical engineering/technical experience with a proven track record of maintenance delivery.
• City & Guilds or ONC in an engineering discipline (HNC preferable).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong multi-skilled background (with an electrical bias) able to understand the root cause of machine breakdowns and develop solutions.
• Ability to develop principles of operation and changeover, and work with shift teams to train and develop operators.
• Ability to manage contractors, review risk assessments and method statements, and issue permits.
• Understanding of site utilities and services.
• Experience working within continuous improvement programs.

Location, Type and Hours

Location: Leeds

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Working Hours: 40 hrs a week (week 1 Monday-Thursday, week 2 Tuesday - Friday)

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 (incl bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

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.

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