Cold End Job Change Fitter - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Job Introduction

Cold End Job Change Fitter| 12 Month - Fixed Term Contract | £45,000 - £48,500 | Elton | 

Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 15:15 (39.5 hours)

If you're a hands-on mechanical engineer who enjoys getting stuck into machinery, solving problems and seeing the results of your work immediately, this could be the role for you.

We're looking for a Cold End Job Change Fitter to join our Elton Glass engineering team. You'll play a key role in changing over and setting up our Cold End inspection equipment and production lines, making sure everything is running safely, efficiently and to the required quality standard.

In a busy, high-speed glass manufacturing environment, you'll be the person making sure the equipment is ready to go when the next job comes along.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out job changes and changeovers on Cold End inspection machinery and production lines.
• Setting up a range of machinery, inspection equipment and production equipment for new jobs.
• Repairing, maintaining and adjusting equipment during job changes.
• Identifying and rectifying mechanical issues and machine imbalances.
• Setting inspection machines to correctly identify and reject challenge samples.
• Repairing and preparing job change parts ready for future production changes.
• Carrying out checks to make sure equipment is safe, correctly set and ready for production.
• Working closely with Engineering and Operations teams to deliver smooth, efficient changeovers.
• Helping to minimise downtime, waste and scrap while maintaining quality and production standards.
• Keeping equipment and your work area clean, organised and ready for the next changeover.
• Reporting defects, damage, accidents and safety concerns promptly.
• Supporting workplace inspections, risk assessments and continuous improvement activities.

You'll ideally have:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Practical experience in machine setting, maintenance and/or repair.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or high-speed production environment.
• A good understanding of machinery and automation.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines where downtime matters.
• Good mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Basic electrical knowledge would be an advantage.
• Light fabrication experience would be beneficial.
• Good computer skills and confidence using Windows-based systems.
• An understanding of basic computer networking and locating files/applications would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both Engineering and Operations teams.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Hands-on – you enjoy getting involved and fixing things rather than standing back.
• Problem-solving – when something isn't right, you're the person who wants to understand why and put it right.
• Safety-focused – you understand that getting the job done properly means getting it done safely.
• Flexible – job changes don't always go exactly to plan, so you need to be able to adapt and think on your feet.
• A team player – you'll work alongside Engineering and Operations to keep production moving.
• Self-motivated – you're comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your work.

Why this role matters

Every successful job change means less downtime, less scrap and a more efficient production line.

You'll be working in a fast-paced glass manufacturing environment where your mechanical skills genuinely make a difference - getting equipment set, solving problems and helping the plant keep producing.

If you're an engineer who likes machines, problem-solving and getting stuck in, we'd like to hear from you. 

Benefits: 

• Annual leave package is equivalent to 23 days plus 10 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 times your annual salary
• Optional partner life cover
• Subsidised onsite staff restaurant  
• Free parking onsite
• Salary sacrifice Electric car scheme 
• Subsidised onsite electric 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 

About the company
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

Our Values
At Encirc, we’re proud to be a forward‑thinking manufacturer in a world that’s increasingly socially and environmentally conscious. Our culture is built around six core values that sit at the heart of everything we do. They guide how we work, how we make decisions, and how we support one another—helping us create a workplace where everyone can thrive.
These values aren’t just words on a wall; they’re lived, shared and championed across the business, shaping our mindset and inspiring us to keep making Encirc great for everyone. 

Equal Opportunities 
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.  
We also want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to everyone.  That’s why we have partnered with Recite Me to offer an accessibility toolbar on our job search page, recruitment application system and website.  The toolbar includes screen reading functionality, multiple reading aids, customisable styling options and an on-demand live translation feature that boasts over 100 languages including 65 text-to-speech and styling options.   

To activate the Recite Me toolbar, click on “Manage Cookies” and turn on the “Accessibility Toolbar” option. 
Before you apply, take a moment to read our Encirc Careers AI Guide. It’s a quick, helpful overview of how you can use AI to support your application—and where it’s best to rely on your own experience and personality.

Encirc Careers - Guide to AI.pdf

Next steps
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this job opportunity. You can expect to receive an update on your application within two working days. We will contact you via email, so if you don’t hear from us, please check your junk mail.  We look forward to hearing from you. #chooseglass