Specialist Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled Maintenance Engineer to lead technical training and train-out activities across our engineering department improving the performance and reliability of our SIG filling and downstream packaging equipment within a fast-paced drinks manufacturing environment.

This is a key engineering role focused on driving equipment reliability supporting operational performance and developing engineering capability across the site. Youll act as the go-to specialist for complex fault finding equipment optimisation and technical training helping to raise standards and knowledge across the wider engineering and production teams.

If you are passionate about specialist manufacturing equipment enjoy sharing knowledge and want to play a leading role in engineering excellence wed love to hear from you.

Specialist Engineer

Days Monday Friday

Whats in it for you

• 10% Annual bonus
• 28 days holiday bank holidays
• Purchase extra holiday scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to employee benefits platform Cheers which includes flexible benefits such as; healthcare cover healthcare cash plan dental insurance car scheme activities pass financial services will writing services etc.

About the Role: Specialist Engineer

As the site specialist for SIG and downstream equipment you will provide advanced technical support across production operations while leading knowledge development and best practice within the engineering team.

A major part of this role will involve coaching and training engineers and operators to improve technical capability and strengthen frontline fault-finding skills across the factory.

About You

You will be a proactive and results-driven engineering professional with strong analytical capability and the ability to turn technical findings into meaningful operational improvements.

Were looking for someone who can work independently influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across Engineering and Maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the site technical specialist for SIG filling equipment and downstream packaging systems
• Lead complex fault finding and root cause analysis activities across specialist machinery
• Lead technical training and train-out activities across engineering and operations teams
• Support engineering teams with advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• Develop and deliver technical training and coaching for engineers technicians and operators
• Create and maintain equipment standards SOPs and maintenance best practices
• Work closely with OEMs and suppliers to support upgrades improvements and technical development
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability efficiency and performance
• Support commissioning optimisation and validation of equipment and production lines
• Identify recurring issues and implement long-term engineering solutions
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture across all engineering activities

About You

We are looking for an experienced engineer with deep technical knowledge of specialist drinks manufacturing equipment and a passion for developing others. Experience working with equipment from Krones KHS Tetra Pak Sidel or similar OEMs is essential.

• Extensive experience working with SIG filling equipment within FMCG beverage or dairy manufacturing
• Strong technical knowledge of downstream systems including conveyors palletisers wrappers labellers and automated packaging equipment
• Advanced electrical and mechanical fault-finding capability
• Experience mentoring coaching or training engineering and operational teams
• Strong understanding of automated manufacturing systems PLCs drives pneumatics and controls
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and support teams across the business
• A recognised engineering qualification (Level 3 minimum or equivalent)

About Refresco

Our drinks on every table. Thats the Refresco vision.

Were passionate about producing tasty refreshing drinks and were thirsty for more. As the worlds largest independent soft drinks manufacturer we produce billions of litres every year for some of the worlds biggest retailers and best-known drinks brands.

Our UK business operates multiple manufacturing sites and employs thousands of colleagues across production engineering quality supply chain and support functions. At Refresco youll have the opportunity to make an impact develop your career and be part of a fast-paced and growing business.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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