Engineering Technician

Britvic; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; 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 contributions

Generous holiday

Range of high street discounts

Job summary

Britvic in Rugby is hiring a Multi Skilled Shift Engineer (Engineering Technician) to join our engineering team. The role reports to the Engineering Shift Manager and focuses on maximizing equipment reliability through proactive maintenance and rapid breakdown repair.

You will be involved in PLC/industrial equipment maintenance, adherence to HSE/quality standards, and continuous improvement using Lean methods. This is a 42-hour week on a 4-on, 4-off day/night shift pattern at our Rugby site.

Qualifications

• Minimum BTEC/NVQ Level 3 qualification in Engineering.
• Strong multi-skilled background with an electrical bias and ability to diagnose machine breakdowns.
• Experience delivering maintenance in manufacturing (Food/Beverage/FMCG).

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and perform effective repairs to maximize equipment reliability.
• Follow Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality procedures including LOTO and Permit to Work.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles (TPM, RCA, PDCA, 5S).
• Collaborate with Operations to implement engineering solutions that drive performance.
• Maintain records in SAP PM for maintenance activities and spare parts usage.
• Support capital projects with Central Engineering to meet cost, quality and time targets.

Skills

Electrical bias

Root cause analysis

Maintenance delivery

Lean TPM

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Job Title: Multi Skilled Shift Engineer (Engineering Technician)

Location: Rugby

Job Length: Permanent

Working Hours: 42 hours per week. Working on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, covering the day shift (7am to 7pm) and night shift (7pm to 7am).

Competitive Salary with extensive 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 contributions
• Generous holiday
• 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 the Dynamic, Multi-Beverage Powerhouse, we are united by a single, consistent goal: ensuring our people thrive.

About the role:

If you are interested in joining our journey, we are now recruiting for an Engineering Technician. Reporting to the Engineering Shift Manager, this role will play a key part in our success journey, and you will have the opportunity to be involved in the following:

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure maximum equipment reliability by promptly responding to breakdowns, conducting effective repairs, and implementing preventative maintenance strategies aligned with the Britvic Work System (BWS)
• Maintain strict adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality procedures, including LOTO (Lock Out, Tag Out), Permit to Work systems, and all relevant statutory requirements
• Take ownership of site reliability performance metrics and KPIs, actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles (TPM, RCM, RCA, PDCA, 5S)
• Lead and participate in zero loss teams to optimize utilities usage and drive improvements to equipment reliability
• Collaborate with Operations teams to develop world-class engineering solutions that promote a culture of strong performance and professional manufacturing
• Maintain accurate records in the SAP PM system, ensuring proper documentation of maintenance activities and spare parts usage
• Support capital engineering projects in partnership with the Central Engineering Department to ensure successful completion within cost, quality, and time targets

Experience and Key Attributes:

• Minimum BTEC/NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline
• Strong multi-skilled background with an electrical bias, capable of understanding root causes of machine breakdowns and developing effective solutions
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance delivery within a manufacturing environment, preferably in Food/Beverage/FMCG industries
• Proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies and Lean principles, with TPM practitioner experience desirable
• Excellent analytical and practical skills, combined with strong IT literacy (MS Office suite) and data analysis capabilities
• Proven ability to manage contractors, review risk assessments, and issue permits while maintaining strict safety standards
• Strong communication skills with the ability to train and develop others in a collaborative team environment

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.

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.