Shift Electrician - Internal Candidates Only

Job Introduction

SHIFT ELECTRICIAN (INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY) | PERMANENT | DERRYLIN | £58,000-£60,500

The Shift Electrician will provide electrical maintenance, repairs and fault finding on plant equipment to minimise production down time development and improvement of existing plant equipment and systems

The Key Requirements

• Experience of working within a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to prioritise maintenance tasks based on production requirements
• Minimum apprentice time served in electrical discipline to include NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Knowledge of servo motors, PLC’s & variable speed drivers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read schematics & other technical documents
• Experience with 3 phase motors, variable speed drivers, PLC control, LV/MV switchgear instrumentation and fault finding on automated production equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative

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.  As a forward-thinking and sustainable business, we are committed to achieving zero emissions by 2030.

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.  

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 AI Guide

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.