Posted 07 August, 2026
Shift Engineer - FTC 9 Months
Encirc
Upton, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Shift Engineer | Elton | Internal Only | FTC/Secondment - until 1st June 2027 | Salary £57,000 - £60,0004 on 4 off, 12 hour shifts days & nightsAs Shift Engineer you'll be responsible for maintaining fault finding, condition monitoring and continuous improvement of all plant and equipment associated with the filling hall.The Key RequirementsHNC in EngineeringS7 PLCBackground in fault finding, planned & reactive maintenance essentialBasic Knowledge of PLCs including SiemensGood practical skills & a common-sense approachAbility to work under extreme pressure if, for example, an entire production line is shut down, & a willingness to work unsociable hours when requiredSelf-confidence & ability to work independently or as a member of a teamAt Encirc, we make, fill and move glassPart of the Vidrala group, we are a market leader in glass container design, manufacturing, bottling and logistics solutions for the UK, Irish and European food and beverages industries.With over 2,000 employees, we operate from our three purpose-built sites: Derrylin, Co Fermanagh; Elton, Cheshire and Bristol. We produce around 3 billion glass bottles and other containers annually and can fill up to 500 million litres of bulk shipped beverages every year. Our collective purpose is to deliver and uphold world-leading sustainable innovation, with great people and a great workplace collaborating on a great future.Joining Encirc means you will be joining a business with a bespoke, 360-approach to the beverage supply chain, spanning filling, warehousing, and logistics. Reducing the road miles and carbon footprint of our customers' products, we are conscious disruptors prioritising sustainability and modern technology. As a forward-thinking and sustainable business, we are committed to achieving zero emissions by 2030.The Benefits and PerksAnnual leave package is equivalent to 25 days plus 8 bank holidays, if you work a shift pattern, your annual leave and bank holidays may be built directly into your rota.Free onsite gym for all employeesMyBenefits Reward Platform with?100s of discounts at restaurants and retailersEmployee Well-being benefits such as the Employee Assistance Programme Pension scheme where the company contributes up to a maximum of 7%Life cover at 3 timesyour annual salaryOptional partner life coverSubsidised onsite staff restaurantFree parking onsiteSalary sacrifice Electric car schemeSubsidisedonsiteelectric car chargingCycle to work schemeEnhance maternity and paternity leaveLiftshare schemeHealth cash planOptional dental insuranceOptional Private Medical InsuranceOptional critical illness coverSocial clubThe Next StepClick apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this job opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.Encirc is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Every applicant will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Thank you for your interest.TPBN1_UKTJ
