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Date: 3 Sept 2025
Location: Rugby, GB, CV21 1HA
Company: Britvic
Job Title: Engineering Technician
Location: Rugby
Job Length: Permanent
Working Hours: 42
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off; 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Benefits: 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 contribution
* Generous holiday (incl bank holidays)
* Access to a range of high street discounts
About Carlsberg Britvic Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to iconic brands across beers, soft drinks and the Pepsi portfolio in the UK. With a strong national footprint, the business includes production facilities and logistics depots servicing customers across the UK.
Job Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Engineering Technician to join our dynamic team at Britvic, a leading company in the Food & Beverages industry. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our production facilities, contributing to our mission of delivering high-quality products that enhance life's everyday moments.
Role Responsibilities
* Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks on production equipment and machinery.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical issues, ensuring efficient operations.
* Conduct equipment inspections and maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
* Assist in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment or system upgrades.
* Adhere to all safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
* Provide technical support and guidance to production personnel as needed.
* Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and optimization.
Experience and Key Attributes
* Proven experience as an Engineering Technician or a similar role in a manufacturing or production environment.
* Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with industrial equipment, machinery, and control systems.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
* Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
* Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Education/Qualifications
Must haves:
* Candidates will be qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Engineering discipline, or equivalent.
* Knowledge and demonstration of the relevant Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental aspects (including Food Safety).
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Analytical coupled with practical skills.
* IT literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) is essential and able to mine, trend, analyse and present data.
* Understanding of 'right first time' principles.
* Have knowledge of, and actively use, the site Lean Principles (e.g. RCM, RCA, PDCA - Problem Solving Techniques, 5S, 5-Why? etc) and Operational Excellence.
* Able to lead and facilitate fact finding, technical fault finding and mechanism studies.
Desirable
* Candidates will preferably possess a HNC in a relevant Engineering discipline, or equivalent.
* Ideally, they will be multi-disciplined (mechanical, electrical, controls, automation, software), with a time-served apprenticeship background in a manufacturing engineering environment.
* IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) desirable.
* SAP PM knowledge desirable.
* Manufacturing/Food/Beverage/FMCG industry experience desirable.
* TPM practitioner in a FMCG environment is desirable.
* Ability to train/coach others is desirable.
Application Process: We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Food and Beverage Services
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