Shift Engineer - FTC 9 Months
Encirc
Upton Heath · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£60,000 a year
Location
Upton Heath, Cheshire
Category
Engineering
Shift Engineer | Elton | Internal Only | FTC/Secondment - until 1st June 2027 | Salary £57,000 - £60,000
Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.
4 on 4 off, 12 hour shifts days & nights
As 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 Requirements
HNC in Engineering
S7 PLC
Background in fault finding, planned & reactive maintenance essential
Basic Knowledge of PLCs including Siemens
Good practical skills & a common-sense approach
Ability to work under extreme pressure if, for example, an entire production line is shut down, & a willingness to work unsociable hours when required
Self-confidence & ability to work independently or as a member of a team
At Encirc, we make, fill and move glass
Part 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 Perks
Annual 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 employees
MyBenefits Reward Platform with?100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers
Employee 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 salary
Optional partner life cover
Subsidised onsite staff restaurant
Free parking onsite
Salary sacrifice Electric car scheme
Subsidisedonsiteelectric car charging
Cycle to work scheme
Enhance maternity and paternity leave
Liftshare scheme
Health cash plan
Optional dental insurance
Optional Private Medical Insurance
Optional critical illness cover
Social club
The Next Step
Click 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. xwzovoh
Thank you for your interest.
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Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.
4 on 4 off, 12 hour shifts days & nights
As 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 Requirements
HNC in Engineering
S7 PLC
Background in fault finding, planned & reactive maintenance essential
Basic Knowledge of PLCs including Siemens
Good practical skills & a common-sense approach
Ability to work under extreme pressure if, for example, an entire production line is shut down, & a willingness to work unsociable hours when required
Self-confidence & ability to work independently or as a member of a team
At Encirc, we make, fill and move glass
Part 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 Perks
Annual 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 employees
MyBenefits Reward Platform with?100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers
Employee 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 salary
Optional partner life cover
Subsidised onsite staff restaurant
Free parking onsite
Salary sacrifice Electric car scheme
Subsidisedonsiteelectric car charging
Cycle to work scheme
Enhance maternity and paternity leave
Liftshare scheme
Health cash plan
Optional dental insurance
Optional Private Medical Insurance
Optional critical illness cover
Social club
The Next Step
Click 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. xwzovoh
Thank you for your interest.