Technical Operator

Carlsberg Britvic; Rugby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhances pension contributions

Generous holiday

Discounts from high street

Job summary

Carlsberg Britvic in Rugby is seeking a Technical Operator to run production equipment, perform basic maintenance and drive efficiency improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work a 42-hour week on a rotating 12-hour day and night pattern, ensuring safety, quality and operational targets are met and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Good mechanical knowledge with maintenance experience.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative.
• Able to work across multiple production areas and workflows.
• Effective communicator with cross-functional teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset focusing on efficiency and quality.
• Safety-focused and accountable in delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control production equipment to meet safety, quality, efficiency and performance targets.
• Carry out first-line preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics and lubrication to improve reliability.
• Complete product and plant changeovers efficiently, minimising downtime and supporting schedules.
• Conduct quality checks and record/report results per site standards.
• Manage and reconcile material usage and wastage in designated areas.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety and manufacturing standards.
• Utilise SAP and other systems to manage inventory and production records.
• Support continuous improvement by participating in asset care and cross-functional projects.
• Share knowledge and train colleagues on equipment and standards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Maintenance

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date: 14 Aug 2026

Location:

Rugby, GB, CV21 1HA

Technical Operator

Job Title: Technical Operator

Location: Rugby, CV21 1HA

Job Length: Permanent

Working Hours: 42 hours contract. Working 12 hour shifts, on a days and nights rotating 4 on, 4 off shift pattern. 4 x days (7am to 7pm), 4 x off, 4 x nights (7pm to 7am), 4 x off.

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
• Enhances 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

Join Carlsberg Britvic as a Technical Operator and play a key role in producing some of the UK's most iconic drinks brands. This is a practical role for someone who enjoys working with machinery, solving problems, and improving efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll be responsible for equipment, support continuous improvement initiatives, and help develop team capability, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to build their technical skills and grow their career within manufacturing.

Role Responsibilities

• Operate and control production equipment to deliver safety, quality, efficiency and performance targets.
• Carry out first-line preventative maintenance, routine inspections, diagnostics and lubrication activities to improve equipment reliability.
• Complete product and plant changeovers efficiently, minimising downtime and supporting production schedules.
• Conduct quality checks and accurately record and report results in line with site standards.
• Manage and reconcile material usage and wastage within designated production areas.
• Ensure compliance with all Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety and manufacturing standards.
• Utilise SAP and other business systems to manage inventory, product traceability and production records.
• Support continuous improvement by participating in asset care activities, performance improvements and cross-functional projects.
• Support team capability by sharing knowledge and training colleagues on equipment and operational standards.

Experience And Key Attributes

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Good mechanical knowledge with experience of first-line maintenance, equipment care and problem solving.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, using initiative to resolve issues and maintain performance standards.
• Capable of performing well in multiple production areas and workflows while adjusting to changing needs.
• Effective communicator who works collaboratively with production, engineering and operational teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency, quality and operational excellence.
• Self-motivated, accountable and safety-focused, being responsible for delivering results and supporting the development of others.

Our commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

We 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 any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to diversity equity & inclusion

We 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 any adjustments during the recruitment process.