IS Maintenance Supervisor - internal only

Vidrala; Chester; In loco; GBP 57.000 - 59.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual leave package

Free onsite gym for all employees

MyBenefits Reward Platform with100s of

Employee Well-being benefits such as E

Pension scheme up to 7%

Life cover at 3 times your annual

Subsidised onsite staff restaurant

Free parking onsite

Salary sacrifice Electric car scheme

Subsidised onsite electric carcharging

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Health cash plan

Optional Private Medical Insurance

Optional critical illness cover

Social club

Descrizione del lavoro

Encirc, part of the Vidrala group, seeks an experienced IS Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance of forming machines and related equipment at Elton. You will drive reliability, reduce downtime and support continuous improvement across Hot End operations.

You will coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance, troubleshoot faults and work with Production, Engineering and Quality to keep lines running safely and efficiently. This role is internal only and offers a competitive salary.

Competenze

• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong mechanical engineering background; Multi-Skilled Fitter preferred.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support others, building strong relationships.
• Proactive health and safety, continuous improvement mindset.

Mansioni

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities to support production performance and equipment reliability.
• Plan and prioritise preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment faults and support root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to keep operations running smoothly.
• Monitor maintenance performance and maintain accurate CMMS records.
• Coach and develop the maintenance team while promoting a safety-first culture.
• Manage spare parts availability and ensure maintenance work meets standards.

Conoscenze

Industrial experience

Mechanical engineering

Fault-finding

Hydraulic systems

Safety leadership

Descrizione del lavoro

The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Elton, Cheshire

IS Maintenance Supervisor - internal only

Job Reference Vidrala/30438/1834

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Hours:

Monday-Thursday 07.00-16.00, Friday 07.00-13.45

Location:

Elton, Cheshire

Closing Date:

30/10/2026

Job Category:

Glass

Site:

Elton

Departments:

HE Engineering & Job Change

Job Introduction

IS Maintenance Supervisor - Internal Only | £57,000 - £59,000 | Elton | Working hours: Monday - Thursday 07.00-16.00, Friday 07.00-13.45

We're looking for an experienced and proactive IS Maintenance Supervisor to join our Operations team at Encirc. This is a great opportunity to take the lead in supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our IS forming machines and associated equipment within our busy glass manufacturing environment.

You’ll play a key role in maximising equipment reliability, reducing downtime and ensuring our production lines run at their best. From coordinating preventative and reactive maintenance to supporting job changes and resolving equipment issues, you’ll help drive performance, quality and continuous improvement across our Hot End operations.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and coordinating daily maintenance activities to support production performance and equipment reliability.
• Planning and prioritising preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Troubleshooting equipment faults and supporting root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.
• Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to keep operations running efficiently.
• Monitoring maintenance performance and ensuring accurate maintenance records through our CMMS system.
• Supporting, coaching and developing the maintenance team while promoting a strong safety-first culture.
• Managing spare parts availability and ensuring all maintenance work meets our engineering, quality and safety standards.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• A strong mechanical engineering background, ideally with experience as a Multi-Skilled Fitter.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• The ability to lead, motivate and support others while building strong working relationships.
• A proactive approach to health and safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Experience in glass manufacturing, particularly Hot End operations or IS forming machine maintenance, would be a real advantage. Knowledge of welding, fabrication and machinery maintenance would also be beneficial.

• 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.