Production Engineer

Carlsberg Britvic; Northampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; 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

Carlsberg Britvic is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer for our Northampton Brewery. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and covers maintenance, optimisation and reliability of production assets.

Expect a 42-hour week on a 4 on/4 off rotating shift pattern, with a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary. You will work across mechanical and electrical maintenance, perform fault diagnosis, support safety and CBM records, and mentor apprentices while driving continuous

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role within FMCG/manufacturing environments.
• Hands‑on CBM experience; CMMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• System optimisation — Work with engineering teams to improve performance, reduce downtime and drive technical improvements.
• Mechanical & electrical maintenance — Diagnose and repair faults using advanced tools and techniques.
• Safety & compliance — Ensure full adherence to LOTO, electrical safety and environmental standards, maintaining detailed CBM records.
• Infrastructure support — Maintain site utilities and electrical distribution systems to ensure reliable operation.
• Team collaboration — Partner with production teams and mentor apprentices, supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lean practices — Support 5S, Kaizen and Autonomous Maintenance initiatives.
• Condition monitoring — Conduct vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound and other predictive maintenance activities.

Skills

Fluent English

Mechanical fault-finding

LBM/CBM experience

CMMS experience

Team collaboration

Welding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Rotating machinery

Education

Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds)

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Permanent – Full TimeJob Title: Multi Skilled EngineerLocation: Northampton Brewery, NN1 1PZJob Length: Permanent – Full TimeWorking Hours: Average of 42 hours per week. Working on a 4 on (2 days and 2 nights), 4 off rotating shift pattern.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 nor recruiting for a Multi Skilled Engineer. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll play a key role in maintaining, improving and optimising our production assets. You’ll collaborate across engineering and production teams to keep our operation running safely, efficiently and reliably. Role Responsibilities:

• System optimisation — Work with engineering teams to improve performance, reduce downtime and drive technical improvements.
• Mechanical & electrical maintenance — Diagnose and repair faults using advanced tools and techniques.
• Safety & compliance — Ensure full adherence to LOTO, electrical safety and environmental standards, maintaining detailed CBM records.
• Infrastructure support — Maintain site utilities and electrical distribution systems to ensure reliable operation.
• Team collaboration — Partner with production teams and mentor apprentices, supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lean practices — Support 5S, Kaizen and Autonomous Maintenance initiatives.
• Condition monitoring — Conduct vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound and other predictive maintenance activities.

Experience and Key Attributes:

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Experience in a multi‑skilled maintenance role within FMCG, manufacturing or industrial environments
• Hands‑on CBM experience
• Advantageous: certifications in welding, hydraulics, pneumatics or rotating machinery
• Experience using CMMS systems
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding skills
• Fluent English (written & verbal)
• UK working rights

Our commitment to diversity, equity & inclusionWe 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 adjustments during the recruitment process. This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.