Engineer

Quintessential Brands Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading spirits company in Warrington is seeking a Shift Engineer to maintain bottling operations. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Multi-Skilled Engineer with experience in electrical control systems. Responsibilities include supporting planned maintenance and troubleshooting automation systems. This position offers a competitive benefits package including shift allowances and generous holiday.

Benefits

Shift allowances

Company pension

Life Assurance

Bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Discounts with retailers

Staff Shop

Qualifications

• Proven experience with electrical control systems, PLCs, and automation.
• Experience in FMCG, bottling, or canning is desirable but not essential.
• Able to operate safely and efficiently in a high-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planned and reactive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Support machine changeovers and troubleshooting of automation systems.
• Ensure safety and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment.

Skills

Multi-Skilled Engineering

Electrical control systems

PLC troubleshooting

Fault-finding techniques

Problem-solving skills

Education

NVQ Level 4 / HNC / Recognised Apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Overview

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G&J Distillers - our flagship distillery in Warrington - is looking for a Shift Engineer to help keep our bottling operations running smoothly around the clock. The role is part of a small but mighty team of Engineers, reporting to the Maintenance Manager and playing a vital role in both planned and reactive maintenance across our fast-paced bottling, distillery, and warehousing operations.

You will be involved in machine changeovers, troubleshooting automation systems, fixing problems fast, and ensuring we deliver every bottle to the highest standard.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planned and reactive maintenance to reduce downtime and maximise equipment uptime across bottling, distillery, and warehousing operations.
• Support machine changeovers and troubleshooting of automation systems to keep production flowing.
• Work with the maintenance team to ensure safety and efficiency in a high-paced production environment.

Key Qualifications

• A qualified Multi-Skilled Engineer (NVQ Level 4 / HNC / Recognised Apprenticeship).
• Proven experience with electrical control systems, PLCs, and automation.
• Experience in FMCG, bottling, or canning is desirable but not essential.
• Comfortable with CMMS systems and strong fault-finding techniques.
• A team player with initiative, problem-solving skills, and a “get stuck in” mindset.
• Able to operate safely and efficiently in a high-paced production environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Shift allowances: +28% for 24/7 rotating shifts (AM, PM & Nights); +15% for a 2-shift pattern (AM & PM).
• Company pension
• Life Assurance
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Discounts with high street and online retailers
• Staff Shop

Job Details

• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Wine & Spirits

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