On-Site Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician

A.G. Barr; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Defined contribution Pension

Up to 34 days holiday

Flexible holiday trading

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life assurance

Staff sales discount

Annual salary review

Learning & Development

Job summary

A.G. Barr is seeking an Engineering Technician in Milton Keynes on a permanent on-site basis. You will maintain safety standards, execute planned maintenance and quickly respond to breakdowns across fast-paced automated lines.

The role requires a time-served engineering apprenticeship and a Level 3 qualification, with proven experience in high-volume manufacturing. You will diagnose faults, drive continuous improvement and collaborate with production, quality and HS&E teams.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship completed.
• Level 3 engineering qualification (electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled).
• Proven practical engineering competence in high-volume automated manufacturing.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities across complex machinery.
• Self-motivated, methodical, able to work in shift teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain rigorous safety, health and hygiene standards across maintenance and machine operation tasks.
• Execute planned maintenance programs, downtime analysis, and rapid breakdown response on fast-paced automated production lines.
• Perform root-cause diagnosis across PLC-controlled machinery, servo drives, mechanical systems, and automated packaging equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement by integrating lean techniques and adopting emerging reliability-focused technologies.
• Analyse wastage and equipment reliability data to proactively prevent recurring operational issues.
• Source replacement components accurately by consulting technical manuals and complex mechanical drawings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and HS&E teams to optimise overall line efficiency.

Skills

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Lean maintenance

Shift work

Tools

Krones line experience

Tetra Pak line experience

Job description

A.G. Barr is seeking an Engineering Technician in Milton Keynes on a permanent on-site basis. You will maintain safety standards, execute planned maintenance and quickly respond to breakdowns across fast-paced automated lines.

The role requires a time-served engineering apprenticeship and a Level 3 qualification, with proven experience in high-volume manufacturing. You will diagnose faults, drive continuous improvement and collaborate with production, quality and HS&E teams.