Engineer Manufacturing · G&J Distillers (Warrington)

Quintessential Brands Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading distillery in Warrington as a Shift Engineer to ensure smooth bottling operations. In this role, you'll manage maintenance tasks and work with automation systems while collaborating with a dynamic team. Enjoy competitive shift allowances, company benefits, and a chance to contribute to a prestigious industry legacy.

Benefits

Company pension

Shift allowance

Life Assurance

Bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Discounts with high street and online retailers

Staff Shop

Qualifications

• Qualified Multi-Skilled Engineer (NVQ Level 4 / HNC / Recognised Apprenticeship).
• Experience with electrical control systems and PLCs is essential.
• Comfortable with CMMS systems and strong fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bottling operations with planned and reactive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot automation systems to reduce downtime.
• Ensure timely delivery of products by resolving technical issues quickly.

Skills

Electrical control systems

PLC

Automation

Fault-finding techniques

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 4 / HNC / Recognised Apprenticeship

Job description

At Quintessential Brands Group, we are proud to continue the legacy of Thomas Dakin, the visionary who pioneered quality English gin in 1761. Today, our award-winning portfolio spans iconic names like Greenall’s, Opihr, Thomas Dakin and The Dubliner.

Now, 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.

Shift Allowances:
+28% for 24/7 rotating shifts (AM, PM & Nights)
+15% for 2-shift pattern (AM & PM)

A Taste of The Job

You’ll be 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. You’ll help reduce downtime and maximise equipment uptime across our fast-paced bottling, distillery, and warehousing operations.

From machine changeovers to troubleshooting automation systems, you’ll be at the heart of our production—keeping things flowing, fixing problems fast, and ensuring we deliver every bottle to the highest standard.

Key Ingredients We’re Looking For

• 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

The Essence of QB - The Benefits

• Company pension
  
• Shift allowance
• Life Assurance
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Discounts with high street and online retailers
• Staff Shop