This job is with AG Barr Plc, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Job Title: Engineering Technician
Full Time - Continental Shift
Employing around 850 people across the UK, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.
For 150 years AG Barr has been building great brands and is home to some of the nations favourite flavours.
At our core is IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand, Boost making every moment better with a caffeine kick, hydration hit or tasty treat, and FUNKIN where real fruit means authentic taste.
We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio including MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.
To provide technical expertise to ensure maximum efficiency and performance from engineering assets and delivery of the engineering strategy. Our large factories produce multi formats across a number of high speed modern lines, producing to high quality standards whilst maximising production outputs and minimising overhead costs.
The Engineering Technician is part of a team of Technicians reporting to the Engineering Team Leader.
As Engineering Technician your responsibilities will include;
Analyse line efficiency, wastage and downtime data with a view to identifying areas for performance improvement.
Carry out all duties in accordance with safe working practices and factory hygiene standards.
When identifying faulty equipment consult manufacturers manuals & read detailed mechanical exploded drawings so correct replacement parts can be ordered.
Educated to City & Guilds level or equivalent in a Mechanical/Electrical engineering discipline.
Preferably experienced within a multi skilled food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
Ability to work under own supervision.
Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.
We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;
Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
Flexible holiday trading
Healthcare Cash Plan
Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashback, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
Life assurance
Save as you earn scheme
Staff sales discount
Pension
Annual salary review
Ongoing professional development
We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.