Overview
Maintenance Excellence Support Engineer – Refresco, Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom
What’s in it for you
* Competitive pay
* 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Option to purchase an additional 3 days annual leave
* Company pension
* Life insurance
* Access to employee benefits platform – Cheers with flexible benefits (healthcare cover, dental, car scheme, etc.)
* Unlimited online GP appointments with Unum for you and your family
About the Role
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead and support engineering and maintenance teams to ensure equipment runs at peak performance. You’ll champion the Maintenance Excellence (ME) journey, embedding world-class practices that drive reliability, efficiency, and compliance.
Duties
* Own and deliver the Maintenance Excellence programme across the Bridgwater site
* Lead Autonomous Maintenance (AM) initiatives, empowering operators to care for equipment and stabilise performance
* Drive Focused Improvement (FI) to eliminate downtime and improve asset utilisation
* Optimise Professional Maintenance (PM) to enhance equipment life and reduce costs
* Support smarter start-ups through Early Equipment Management (EEM)
* Upskill teams with targeted Training & Education, including SPLs and standard work processes
* Ensure site compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Food Safety standards
* Mitigate risks and escalate issues impacting reliability and service levels
* Be a culture champion—support Refresco values and the “Great Place to Work” programme
About You
You're an engineering or technical professional with a solid background in maintenance or continuous improvement, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing. You’re passionate about driving operational excellence and improving reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. You lead by example with a collaborative mindset, coach others, build team capability, and strive for high performance and continuous improvement. You take a proactive approach to risk, maintain strong compliance, and ensure safety and efficiency in all activities.
What success looks like
* Embedding Maintenance Excellence across all departments
* Increasing asset reliability and production uptime
* Reducing reliance on external support through internal skills development
* Ensuring full compliance with all site, safety, and legal requirements
* Contributing to a high-performing, people-first culture
About Refresco
We’re a drinks manufacturer with a global footprint, investing to expand manufacturing and become a leading independent bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices. Our UK sites support major supermarkets and brands, with a focus on quality and growth. Refresco is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion.
Seniority
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Food and Beverage Services
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