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Company description:Refresco Bridgwater.Job description:As the Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will play a vital hands-on role in delivering targeted engineering improvements across key production assets. Working closely with the CI Team Lead, you will bring improvement plans to life on the shop floor – executing technical adjustments, optimisations, and modifications that directly enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency.You will act as the technical delivery engine of the Focused Improvement Team (FIT), ensuring that engineering standards are not only defined but physically achieved and sustained on the line.Continuous Improvement Engineer EngineeringFocused Improvement Team (FIT)Days, Monday FridayWhats in it for you?10% Annual bonus28 days holiday + bank holidaysPurchase extra holiday scheme4% Employer pension contributionLife assuranceAccess to employee benefits platform Cheers which includes flexible benefits such as; healthcare cover, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, car scheme, activities pass, financial services, will writing services etc.Role PurposeThe Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for the practical execution of continuous improvement activities across the assigned asset or production line. Working from the CI Team Leads direction, this role ensures that engineering improvements are implemented effectively, safely, and sustainably.This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on machine performance, parameter optimisation, fault resolution, and technical problem solving.
The CI Engineer bridges the gap between improvement strategy and operational reality, ensuring assets consistently meet defined performance standards..Key ResponsibilitiesExecute engineering tasks and improvement actions defined by the CI Team Lead within the FIT programmeAdjust machine settings, parameters, and configurations to improve OEE, throughput, speed, and qualityConduct daily analysis of OEE/MME data to identify technical losses and performance gapsInvestigate, diagnose, and resolve recurring engineering issues and defectsMaintain defect logs and ensure engineering standards are restored and sustainedCarry out planned engineering work during downtime, shutdowns, and non-running periodsFabricate, modify, or source components to support improvement activitiesLiaise with OEMs, suppliers, and technical contractors to implement fixes and upgradesSupport installation and commissioning of process or equipment modificationsCollect, record, and analyse engineering performance data to support continuous improvementSupport CI projects with hands-on technical delivery and validation of improvementsParticipate in daily huddles and cross-functional communication to ensure alignmentEnsure improvements are embedded and sustained through standardised settings and practicesAbout YouYou are a hands-on, technically capable engineer who enjoys solving problems at source. You thrive in fast-moving manufacturing environments and take pride in improving how equipment performs day-to-day.You are confident working with data, machinery, and cross-functional teams, and you understand how small engineering changes can deliver significant performance gains.Essential Qualifications & ExperienceLevel 3 or above Engineering qualificationMinimum 5 years engineering experience in a manufacturing environmentStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsDesirable:Experience within drinks manufacturing or FMCG environmentsWhy Join Us?Be directly responsible for delivering real, measurable asset improvementsWork as part of a focused CI team driving operational excellenceGain exposure to advanced improvement methodologies and modern manufacturing systemsOpportunity to develop technical expertise and progression within CI and engineering pathwaysSummaryThe Continuous Improvement Engineer is the hands-on delivery specialist who turns CI strategy into realityensuring machines, processes, and assets physically perform to the standards defined by the CI Team Lead.#LI-GK1 Continuous Improvement Engineer Maintenance engineer electrical engineer – Reliability Engineer Improvement Engineer Reliability Engineering Asset Improvement Operational Excellence Op Ex Manufacturing excellence process optimisationTPBN1_UKTJ
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