IS Operator

Encirc; Elton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym

Discounts

Wellbeing programme

Pension 7%

Life cover 3x

Staff restaurant

Free parking

Electric car scheme

Car charging

Cycle to work

Parental leave

Liftshare

Health plan

Dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Critical illness cover

Social club

Job summary

Encirc is seeking an IS Operator at our Elton site to ensure smooth IS Machine operation and maintain product quality. You will monitor the IS machine, check bottle sets for defects, gauge measurements, and report issues to supervision promptly.

The role follows a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern (07:00–19:00) and is a permanent, on-site position in Cheshire. Strong attention to detail and proactive problem solving are essential for success in this manufacturing environment.

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

• Operate the IS Machine and carry out all tasks relevant to IS Machine operation.
• Regularly check bottle sets for defects and potential defects including gauging.
• Monitor radar systems and action process changes; report potential defects to supervision.

Skills

Industrial environment

Glass manufacturing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent & team work

Multi-skilled

Flexibility

Continuous improvement

Job description

IS Operator | Elton | Permanent | | £38,000 - £40,500

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.

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

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

Benefits

• 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
• Optional partner life cover
• Subsidised onsite staff restaurant
• Free parking onsite
• Salary sacrifice Electric car scheme
• Subsidisedonsiteelectric car charging
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhance maternity and paternity leave
• Liftshare scheme
• Health cash plan
• Optional dental insurance
• 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.

Equal Opportunities

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.