Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician

We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter!

Employing around 950 people across the UK, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.

For 150 years AG Barr has been building great brands and is home to some of the nations favourite flavours.

At our core is  IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand, Boost making every moment better with a caffeine kick, hydration hit or tasty treat, and FUNKIN where real fruit means authentic taste.

We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio including MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.

There's never been a better time to join us!

As an Engineering Technician, you will maximise performance across our high-speed, automated lines, driving a culture shift toward proactive asset care and reliability while maintaining strict legislative and safety standards.

• →Maintain rigorous safety, health and hygiene standards across all maintenance and machine operation tasks.
• →Execute planned maintenance programs, downtime analysis, and rapid breakdown response on fast-paced automated production lines.
• →Perform root-cause diagnosis across PLC-controlled machinery, servo drives, mechanical systems, and automated packaging equipment.
• →Drive continuous improvement by integrating lean techniques and adopting emerging reliability-focused technologies.
• →Analyse wastage and equipment reliability data to proactively prevent recurring operational issues.
• →Source replacement components accurately by consulting technical manuals and complex mechanical drawings.
• →Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and HS&E teams to optimise overall line efficiency.
  

• A completed, time-served engineering apprenticeship.
• A recognised Level 3 engineering qualification (electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled).
• Proven practical engineering competence within a high-volume, automated manufacturing environment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability across complex, automated machinery.
• A self-motivated, methodical approach with the ability to work independently or within shift teams.

• Experience within FMCG, food and beverage, packaging, or pharmaceutical sectors (particularly on Krones or Tetra Pak lines).
• An electrical or multi-skilled bias (including 18th Edition certification if electrically focused).
• A forward-thinking, proactive mindset centered on asset reliability, predictive maintenance, and modern technology.