IS Operator

Encirc; Chester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite gym

MyBenefits Reward Platform with100s of

Employee Well-being benefits such as E

Pension scheme where the company

Life cover at 3 timesyour annual

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

Job summary

Encirc, Elton site, Cheshire, is recruiting an IS Operator to manage the IS Machine and ensure smooth production. You will carry out all machine tasks, monitor for defects, and report any quality concerns to supervision.

Key requirements include experience in manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team with minimal supervision. The role offers extensive benefits and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of glass manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Excellent attention to detail with consistently high quality standards.
• Proactive mindset with the initiative to solve problems and take ownership.
• Confident working independently as well as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Multi-skilled and adaptable approach to work.
• Flexibility to meet changing production demands.
• A continuous improvement mindset—always looking for better, safer, more efficient ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the IS Machine and perform all IS machine operation tasks.
• Regularly check bottle sets for defects and monitor radar systems for process changes.

Skills

Industrial environment

Glass manufacturing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independence

Teamwork

Flexibility

Continuous improvement

Job description

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4 on 4 off days and nights 12 hours shifts - 39 hours

Location:

Elton, Cheshire

Closing Date:

13/11/2026

Job Category:

Glass

Site:

Elton

Departments:

Hot End Crew

Job Introduction

Shifts: 4 on 4 off, 07:00 - 19:00, 12 hours - after 7 rotations, 18 days off

As IS Operator your main responsibility is to ensure the smooth running of the IS Machine, this will include, carrying out all tasks relevant to IS Machine operation, regularly checking bottle sets for defects and potential defects including gauging. You will monitor radar systems and action any process changes and promptly report to supervision any potential or suspected quality defects.

The Key Requirements

• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Understanding of glass manufacturing processes and procedures
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels
• Excellent attention to detail with consistently high quality standards
• Proactive mindset with the initiative to solve problems and take ownership
• Confident working independently as well as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Multi-skilled and adaptable approach to work
• Flexibility to meet changing production demands
• A continuous improvement mindset—always looking for better, safer, more efficient ways of working
• 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.

Before you apply, take a moment to read our Encirc Careers AI Guide. It’s a quick, helpful overview of how you can use AI to support your application—and where it’s best to rely on your own experience and personality .