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Are you passionate about driving engineering excellence and leading continuous improvement? At Refresco, we're looking for a dynamic Reliability & Improvement Engineer to play a pivotal role in optimising our plant performance and equipment reliability. Working at the forefront of innovation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you'll champion strategic initiatives, coach engineering teams, and deliver tangible results that support our growth and success. If you're ready to make a real impact and thrive in a collaborative, high-performance culture - we want to hear from you. Reliability & Improvement Engineer - Bridgwater, Somerset Shift Pattern: Days Monday - Friday 38 hours What's in it for you? 10% Annual bonus 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Purchase extra holiday scheme 4% Employer pension contribution Life assurance Online doctors' appointments for you and your family Access 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. About the Role: As a Reliability & Improvement Engineer, you will be a key driver in delivering Engineering Excellence through the application of five strategic pillars: Autonomous Maintenance Focused Improvement Professional Maintenance Early Equipment Management Training & Development Key Responsibilities: Champion engineering best practices and drive change in collaboration with the Departmental Engineering Manager. Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and high performance. Coach teams on Maintenance and Reliability tools, concepts, and practices to build capability and long-term sustainability. Identify cost-saving opportunities through improved equipment reliability, parts life, labour efficiency, and other techniques. Evaluate training needs and contribute to developing and enhancing maintenance training programs. Utilise CMMS systems (IDhammar/SAP) for data analysis and reliability action planning. Apply in-depth analysis, testing, and measurement for effective risk-based failure mitigation. Share best practices and root cause solutions across the organisation to ensure standardisation and improve performance. Maintain a strong Mechanical/Electrical foundation, with a sound understanding of automation. Ensure all work aligns with Refresco safety policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. Be directly accountable for the mechanical efficiency (MME) of the process plant. Lead the escalation and resolution of service risks, budget control, and achievement of KPIs. Contribute to volume and EBITDA targets through effective reliability initiatives. Inspire and engage engineering colleagues to identify, prioritise, and execute corrective, preventative, and predictive actions using root cause analysis. What We're Looking For: A passionate and proactive individual with a strong Mech/Elec background. Proven experience in engineering leadership with a drive for continuous improvement. Strong interpersonal skills to coach, influence, and motivate teams. Entrepreneurial mindset with a commitment to high performance and team development. A role model who embraces and promotes Refresco's core values, ESG goals, and our Great Place to Work culture. About Refresco: Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand. Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We're a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we're only just getting started. We're the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers. Whether it's packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process. #LI-GK1 Reliability & Improvement Engineer / Process Engineer / R&I Engineer TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you a problem solver with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? Join our team as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, where every day presents a new challenge and an opportunity to make a real impact. Youll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring that our equipment is always in peak condition and that our production never skips a beat. If youre driven by precision, thrive under pressure, and take pride in your ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly, this is the perfect role for you. Step into a career where your expertise keeps us moving forward, and your skills are truly valued. Refresco UK is part of the Refresco Group a multi-national independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America, and Australia in 15 countries. Utilities Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (either bias) - Bridgwater, Somerset £57,484.73 and shift allowance of £5,748.48 Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shifts, days and nights. 24/7 shift pattern, Average of 42 hours per week Whats in it for you? Manufacturer training Career development planning Supportive team of engineers/engineering managers Life assurance Enhanced holiday allowance Free online medical support Overtime rate (1.5x of your basic salary) Access to employee benefits platform - Cheers which includes flexible benefits such as healthcare plans, dental plans, car schemes, activites pass and much more! State-of-the-art facility with lots of variety About the role: You will be an integral part of your team, ensure the factory is kept up and running to its highest capacity, and work as part of a well-regarded, focused maintenance team. You will support both planned and reactive maintenance work throughout our factory on various state-of-the-art equipment including; pallet wrappers, shrink wrappers, conveyors, check weighers, palletizers, packaging machinery, processing systems, specialist food processing machinery, silos, pumps, pipework, etc. What are your daily tasks as a Utilities Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer at Refresco Bridgwater? Working closely with the Engineering Team Leader, responsible for delivering a high-quality Engineering service. Rapidly diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, basic control, and instrumentation faults. Completing a full range of maintenance activities across the entire installed asset base within your work area. Continuously working to improve performance to deliver site efficiency and performance standards. Get involved with factory improvement projects. About you: We are looking for an experienced maintenance engineer with a multi-skilled engineering background (either biased). You must hold a minimum L3 qualification in an engineering discipline or be time served. Candidates from an FMCG/food background would be highly desirable, however, we will consider candidates from other backgrounds. Ex-military are welcome to apply. L3 engineering qualification or time served Multi-skilled background - either biased Be confident enough to put forward new ideas and suggestions. Be accurate in your daily tasks and duties, paying great attention to detail. Experience working on processing equipment: pipework, pumps, silos, turning equipment Further skillset overview: fault finding in panels, Sensors, Relays, Inverters, Drives, Motors, Pumps, Pneumatics, and Pipework. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our companys values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process. About Refresco: Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand. Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. www.refresco.com . Our drinks on every table. Thats the Refresco vision. Were a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and were only just getting started. Were the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers. Whether its packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our companys values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process LI-GK1 Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Engineer - Mechanical Engineer

Are you a problem solver with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? Join our team as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, where every day presents a new challenge and an opportunity to make a real impact. Youll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring that our equipment is always in peak condition and that our production never skips a beat. If youre driven by precision, thrive under pressure, and take pride in your ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly, this is the perfect role for you. Step into a career where your expertise keeps us moving forward, and your skills are truly valued.Refresco UK is part of the Refresco Group a multi-national independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America, and Australia in 15 countries. Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (either bias) - Bridgwater, Somerset Bottles £57,484.73 plus shift allowance £5,748.48 Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shifts, days. 24/7 shift pattern, Average of 40 hours per week Whats in it for you? Manufacturer training Career development planning Supportive team of engineers/engineering managers Life assurance Enhanced holiday allowance Free online medical support Overtime rate Access to employee benefits platform - Cheers which includes flexible benefits such as healthcare plans, dental plans, car schemes, activites pass and much more! State-of-the-art facility with lots of variety About the role: You will be an integral part of your team, ensure the factory is kept up and running to its highest capacity, and work as part of a well-regarded, focused maintenance team. You will support both planned and reactive maintenance work throughout our factory on various state-of-the-art equipment including; pallet wrappers, shrink wrappers, conveyors, check weighers, palletizers, packaging machinery, processing systems, specialist food processing machinery, silos, pumps, pipework, etc. What are your daily tasks as a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer at Refresco Bridgwater? Working closely with the Engineering Team Leader, responsible for delivering a high-quality Engineering service.Rapidly diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, basic control, and instrumentation faults. Completing a full range of maintenance activities across the entire installed asset base within your work area. Continuously working to improve performance to deliver site efficiency and performance standards.Get involved with factory improvement projects. About you: We are looking for an experienced maintenance engineer with a multi-skilled engineering background (either biased). You must hold a minimum L3 qualification in an engineering discipline or be time served. Candidates from an FMCG/food background would be highly desirable, however, we will consider candidates from other backgrounds. Ex-military are welcome to apply. L3 engineering qualification or time served Multi-skilled background - either biased Be confident enough to put forward new ideas and suggestions. Be accurate in your daily tasks and duties, paying great attention to detail. Experience working on processing equipment: pipework, pumps, silos, turning equipment Further skillset overview: fault finding in panels, Sensors, Relays, Inverters, Drives, Motors, Pumps, Pneumatics, and Pipework. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our companys values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process. About Refresco: Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand. Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. www.refresco.com . Our drinks on every table. Thats the Refresco vision. Were a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and were only just getting started. Were the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers. Whether its packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our companys values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process

Company description: Refresco UK Job description: Are you someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a keen eye for detail? This is an exciting opportunity to join Refresco on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract as a Laboratory Technician. In this role, you will provide analytical and microbiological support to the business, ensuring products meet the highest quality and food safety standards. Working closely with the Operations and Technical teams, you will conduct product testing, maintain accurate laboratory records, support compliance activities, and help drive a right-first-time quality culture across the site. Lab Technician H11 FTC 12 Months Refresco – Bridgwater 4 on 4 off 6 - 6 Benefits: Annual bonus and regular pay reviews Early Friday finish to kick-start your weekend 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Option to purchase additional leave, increasing your allowance to 31 days plus bank holidays Life assurance coverage 24/7 virtual GP access for you and your family Free eye-care vouchers and discounted glasses Employee referral scheme with bonuses for successful referrals GroceryAid support services offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical guidance Cheers benefits platform providing discounts, free perks, and wellbeing tools Free onsite parking and discounted products Key responsibilities of the role: Carry out analytical and microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process samples and finished products to ensure quality standards are met. Monitor, record and report test results, escalating any out-of-specification findings and supporting corrective actions. Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and complete administrative tasks, including data entry, record keeping, certificate management and reporting. Maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring all instruments are calibrated, serviced and operating to required standards. Support quality, food safety and compliance activities, following company procedures and external accreditation requirements. Work closely with production and technical teams to provide technical support, manage laboratory stock and orders, and help deliver right-first-time quality The ideal candidate would have: The ideal candidate will have a laboratory, quality or food manufacturing background, ideally within a fast-paced FMCG environment. They will have a good understanding of GMP, microbiological testing and food safety principles, alongside strong administrative and organisational skills. With excellent attention to detail, they will be confident maintaining accurate records, managing documentation and supporting quality and compliance activities. However, direct laboratory experience is not essential. If you have strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail and are looking to develop a career within a laboratory environment, we would be delighted to hear from you. Ultimately, we encourage everyone to role model our core values of agility, responsibility, passion, excellence, and entrepreneurship as we believe these are what has made Refresco successful so far. Find out more about the Refresco Values here: https://www.refresco.co.uk/uk/about/our-values If you fit this profile and are excited by this opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you! About Refresco: Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. www.refresco.com. Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We're a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we're only just getting started. We're the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers. Whether it's packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you a problem solver with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? Join our team as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, where every day presents a new challenge and an opportunity to make a real impact. You'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring that our equipment is always in peak condition and that our production never skips a beat. If you're driven by precision, thrive under pressure, and take pride in your ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly, this is the perfect role for you. Step into a career where your expertise keeps us moving forward, and your skills are truly valued. Refresco UK is part of the Refresco Group a multi-national independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America, and Australia in 15 countries. £57,484.73 and shift allowance of £5,748.48 Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shifts, days and nights. 24/7 shift pattern, Average of 42 hours per week • Manufacturer training, • Career development planning, • Supportive team of engineers/engineering managers, • Life assurance, • Enhanced holiday allowance, • Free online medical support, • Overtime rate (1.5x of your basic salary), • Access to employee benefits platform – Cheers which includes flexible benefits such as healthcare plans, dental plans, car schemes, activites pass and much more!, • State-of-the-art facility with lots of variety You will be an integral part of your team, ensure the factory is kept up and running to its highest capacity, and work as part of a well-regarded, focused maintenance team. You will support both planned and reactive maintenance work throughout our factory on various state-of-the-art equipment including; pallet wrappers, shrink wrappers, conveyors, check weighers, palletizers, packaging machinery, processing systems, specialist food processing machinery, silos, pumps, pipework, etc. • Working closely with the Engineering Team Leader, responsible for delivering a high-quality Engineering service., • Rapidly diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, basic control, and instrumentation faults., • Completing a full range of maintenance activities across the entire installed asset base within your work area., • Continuously working to improve performance to deliver site efficiency and performance standards., • Get involved with factory improvement projects. We are looking for an experienced maintenance engineer with a multi-skilled engineering background (either biased). You must hold a minimum L3 qualification in an engineering discipline or be time served. Candidates from an FMCG/food background would be highly desirable, however, we will consider candidates from other backgrounds. Ex-military are welcome to apply. • L3 engineering qualification or time served, • Multi-skilled background – either biased, • Be confident enough to put forward new ideas and suggestions., • Be accurate in your daily tasks and duties, paying great attention to detail., • Experience working on processing equipment: pipework, pumps, silos, turning equipment, • Further skillset overview: fault finding in panels, Sensors, Relays, Inverters, Drives, Motors, Pumps, Pneumatics, and Pipework., • Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process. Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand. Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees.www.refresco.com. Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We’re a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we’re only just getting started. We’re the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers. Whether it’s packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process #LI-GK1 Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Engineer - Mechanical Engineer #J-18808-Ljbffr

Requisition ID17734-Posted07/10/2026-United Kingdom-Bridgwater Are you a problem solver with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? Join our team as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, where every day presents a new challenge and an opportunity to make a real impact. You'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring that our equipment is always in peak condition and that our production never skips a beat. If you're driven by precision, thrive under pressure, and take pride in your ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly, this is the perfect role for you. Step into a career where your expertise keeps us moving forward, and your skills are truly valued. Refresco UK is part of the Refresco Group a multi-national independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America, and Australia in 15 countries. • Supportive team of engineers/engineering managers, • Life assurance, • Enhanced holiday allowance, • Free online medical support, • Overtime rate (1.5x of your basic salary), • Access to employee benefits platform – Cheers which includes flexible benefits such as healthcare plans, dental plans, car schemes, activites pass and much more!, • State-of-the-art facility with lots of variety You will be an integral part of your team, ensure the factory is kept up and running to its highest capacity, and work as part of a well-regarded, focused maintenance team. You will support both planned and reactive maintenance work throughout our factory on various state-of-the-art equipment including; pallet wrappers, shrink wrappers, conveyors, check weighers, palletizers, packaging machinery, processing systems, specialist food processing machinery, silos, pumps, pipework, etc. • Working closely with the Engineering Team Leader, responsible for delivering a high-quality Engineering service., • Rapidly diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, basic control, and instrumentation faults., • Completing a full range of maintenance activities across the entire installed asset base within your work area., • Continuously working to improve performance to deliver site efficiency and performance standards., • Get involved with factory improvement projects. We are looking for an experienced maintenance engineer with a multi-skilled engineering background (either biased). You must hold a minimum L3 qualification in an engineering discipline or be time served. Candidates from an FMCG/food background would be highly desirable, however, we will consider candidates from other backgrounds. Ex-military are welcome to apply. • L3 engineering qualification or time served, • Multi-skilled background – either biased, • Be confident enough to put forward new ideas and suggestions., • Be accurate in your daily tasks and duties, paying great attention to detail., • Experience working on processing equipment: pipework, pumps, silos, turning equipment, • Further skillset overview: fault finding in panels, Sensors, Relays, Inverters, Drives, Motors, Pumps, Pneumatics, and Pipework., • Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process. Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand. Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. www.refresco.com . Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We’re a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we’re only just getting started. We’re the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers. Whether it’s packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you a problem solver with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? Join our team as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, where every day presents a new challenge and an opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring that our equipment is always in peak condition and that our production never skips a beat. If you’re driven by precision, thrive under pressure, and take pride in your ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly, this is the perfect role for you. Step into a career where your expertise keeps us moving forward, and your skills are truly valued.Refresco UK is part of the Refresco Group a multi-national independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America, and Australia in 15 countries. £54,747.36 plus shift allowance 5,474.74 Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shifts, days. 24/7 shift pattern, Average of 40 hours per week • Manufacturer training, • Career development planning, • Supportive team of engineers/engineering managers, • Life assurance, • Enhanced holiday allowance, • Free online medical support, • Overtime rate, • Access to employee benefits platform – Cheers which includes flexible benefits such as healthcare plans, dental plans, car schemes, activites pass and much more!, • State-of-the-art facility with lots of variety You will be an integral part of your team, ensure the factory is kept up and running to its highest capacity, and work as part of a well-regarded, focused maintenance team. You will support both planned and reactive maintenance work throughout our factory on various state-of-the-art equipment including; pallet wrappers, shrink wrappers, conveyors, check weighers, palletizers, packaging machinery, processing systems, specialist food processing machinery, silos, pumps, pipework, etc. • Working closely with the Engineering Team Leader, responsible for delivering a high-quality Engineering service.Rapidly diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, basic control, and instrumentation faults., • Completing a full range of maintenance activities across the entire installed asset base within your work area., • Continuously working to improve performance to deliver site efficiency and performance standards.Get involved with factory improvement projects. We are looking for an experienced maintenance engineer with a multi-skilled engineering background (either biased). You must hold a minimum L3 qualification in an engineering discipline or be time served. Candidates from an FMCG/food background would be highly desirable, however, we will consider candidates from other backgrounds. Ex-military are welcome to apply. • L3 engineering qualification or time served, • Multi-skilled background – either biased, • Be confident enough to put forward new ideas and suggestions., • Be accurate in your daily tasks and duties, paying great attention to detail., • Experience working on processing equipment: pipework, pumps, silos, turning equipment, • Further skillset overview: fault finding in panels, Sensors, Relays, Inverters, Drives, Motors, Pumps, Pneumatics, and Pipework. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company’s values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process. Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand. Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. www.refresco.com. Our drinks on every table. That’s the Refresco vision. We’re a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we’re only just getting started. We’re the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers. Whether it’s packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company’s values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Factory Engineering Manager to lead and drive engineering excellence within our factory. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and implement engineering strategies that optimize performance, compliance, and efficiency across all engineering operations. As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the development of engineering tools, maintenance systems, and compliance strategies, ensuring high standards are consistently met. You will lead a skilled engineering team, minimize downtime, and enhance operational effectiveness while driving business growth through CAPEX contributions. Your leadership will also extend to training and talent development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety. • Competitive pay, • 12.5% Annual bonus, • 6% Employer pension contribution, • Personal healthcare cover with Bupa, • Life assurance, • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Purchase extra holiday scheme, • Access to employee benefits platform – Cheers which includes flexible benefits such as; additional healthcare cover, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, car scheme, activities pass, financial services, will writing services etc. The role involves assisting in the development of engineering tools and techniques, including creating simple setting, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance guides to reduce reliance on OEM training and breakdown support. It also includes supporting the ongoing development of engineering compliance strategies and standards, ensuring that internal processes and legal compliance to engineering standards are maintained, delivered, and audited. The position requires leadership in the development, implementation, and review of preventative maintenance systems that ensure high performance and align with site business plans and KPIs. The candidate will also be responsible for ensuring that the service provided by the engineering team is of the highest standard and regularly measured for compliance. Reducing downtime for utilities and systems such as E80, Island, and Fanuc Palletiser systems is a key focus, as well as ensuring HSE compliance within the factory through audits and coordinating maintenance and asset care plans. The role includes managing training and development plans for engineering talent growth, compliance, and SHE management, while utilizing planned maintenance techniques to maximize operational effectiveness. You will support business growth through CAPEX contributions and provide leadership for operational engineering functions, including MRO Engineering Stores, utilities, and systems engineering teams. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day line management of direct reports, including conducting individual reviews and formal annual appraisals, managing and communicating the Factory Engineering Budgets, and deputizing for the Engineering Manager. The job holder may also be required to perform other tasks as reasonably deemed necessary by management. • Total accident target reduction, • Grow MME across the Factory, • Compliance adherence, • Reliability – detailed focus on failure to mitigate repeat, • Deliver R+M Budget on time, in full., • Team engagement through “Great place to work”, • Waste and energy reduction =>5%, • Support with the business strategy – skills & training / Organisation / Growth, • Reduce reliance on OEM support through growing internal competencies, • Build a strategy for future training, recruitment & retention of engineering team members, • Improve overall reliability of lines – special focus on APET, • Behavioural safety deployment, • Be a contributor to the Site Engineering Function A sound understanding of PLCs and high-end automation is necessary to support the engineering function alongside HSE compliance; LOTOTO, confined spaces, etc. You will need to be able to lead a team from the ground up alongside working with a strong leadership team across the UK and group. Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand. Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. www.refresco.com. Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We’re a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we’re only just getting started. We’re the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers. Whether it’s packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process. Factory Engineering Manager #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Annual bonus and regular pay reviews, • Early Friday finish to kick-start your weekend, • 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, • Option to purchase additional leave, increasing your allowance to 31 days plus bank holidays, • Life assurance coverage, • 24/7 virtual GP access for you and your family, • Free eye-care vouchers and discounted glasses, • Employee referral scheme with bonuses for successful referrals, • GroceryAid support services offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical guidance, • Cheers benefits platform providing discounts, free perks, and wellbeing tools, • Free onsite parking and discounted products As Site Scheduling & Planning Manager, you will lead a team of four and take overall responsibility for production planning, scheduling and material availability across the Bridgwater site. Working closely with the Central Supply Team and key site stakeholders, you will ensure production is aligned with customer demand, operational capacity and inventory requirements. The role plays a key part in managing supply risks, supporting the S&OP process, and driving effective collaboration across Manufacturing, Warehousing, Supply Chain and NPD to deliver excellent customer service and operational performance • Lead the Scheduling & Planning team, developing production schedules that balance customer demand, operational capacity, material availability and inventory requirements., • Manage finished goods inventory, raw materials and packaging availability to ensure efficient production and excellent customer service levels., • Drive waste reduction and planning efficiency through effective scheduling, forecasting improvements and continuous improvement initiatives., • Coordinate site downtime planning, new product launches and product changes, ensuring risks and impacts are effectively managed and communicated., • Proactively identify and elevate supply and service risks while working closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Warehousing, NPD and other key stakeholders., • Lead, coach and develop the Scheduling & Planning team while promoting a strong culture of health, safety, food safety and environmental compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in a Planning or Scheduling Manager role within a manufacturing environment, ideally FMCG, with strong production planning, inventory management and ERP/SAP knowledge. You will be an organised and proactive people leader with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to build effective relationships across multiple teams. A positive, hands-on approach and a passion for driving operational efficiency and service excellence are essential. Ultimately, we encourage everyone to role model our core values of agility, responsibility, passion, excellence, and entrepreneurship as we believe these are what has made Refresco successful so far. Find out more about the Refresco Values here:uk/about/our-values Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. www.refresco.com. Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We're a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we're only just getting started. We're the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers. Whether it's packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for allis fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Requisition ID17584-Posted27/08/2026-United Kingdom-Bridgwater Are you a problem solver with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? Join our team as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, where every day presents a new challenge and an opportunity to make a real impact. You'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring that our equipment is always in peak condition and that our production never skips a beat. If you're driven by precision, thrive under pressure, and take pride in your ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly, this is the perfect role for you. Step into a career where your expertise keeps us moving forward, and your skills are truly valued.Refresco UK is part of the Refresco Group a multi-national independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America, and Australia in 15 countries. Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (either bias) – Bridgwater, Somerset Warehouse and Process positions available £54,747.36 plus shift allowance 5,474.74 Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shifts, days. 24/7 shift pattern, Average of 40 hours per week What’s in it for you? • Supportive team of engineers/engineering managers, • Life assurance, • Enhanced holiday allowance, • Free online medical support, • Overtime rate, • Access to employee benefits platform – Cheers which includes flexible benefits such as healthcare plans, dental plans, car schemes, activites pass and much more!, • State-of-the-art facility with lots of variety About the role: You will be an integral part of your team, ensure the factory is kept up and running to its highest capacity, and work as part of a well-regarded, focused maintenance team. You will support both planned and reactive maintenance work throughout our factory on various state-of-the-art equipment including; pallet wrappers, shrink wrappers, conveyors, check weighers, palletizers, packaging machinery, processing systems, specialist food processing machinery, silos, pumps, pipework, etc. What are your daily tasks as a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer at Refresco Bridgwater? • Working closely with the Engineering Team Leader, responsible for delivering a high-quality Engineering service.Rapidly diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, basic control, and instrumentation faults., • Completing a full range of maintenance activities across the entire installed asset base within your work area., • Continuously working to improve performance to deliver site efficiency and performance standards.Get involved with factory improvement projects. About you: We are looking for an experienced maintenance engineer with a multi-skilled engineering background (either biased). You must hold a minimum L3 qualification in an engineering discipline or be time served. Candidates from an FMCG/food background would be highly desirable, however, we will consider candidates from other backgrounds. Ex-military are welcome to apply. • L3 engineering qualification or time served, • Multi-skilled background – either biased, • Be confident enough to put forward new ideas and suggestions., • Be accurate in your daily tasks and duties, paying great attention to detail., • Experience working on processing equipment: pipework, pumps, silos, turning equipment, • Further skillset overview: fault finding in panels, Sensors, Relays, Inverters, Drives, Motors, Pumps, Pneumatics, and Pipework. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process. About Refresco: Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand. Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees.www.refresco.com . Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We’re a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we’re only just getting started. We’re the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers. Whether it’s packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Factory Engineering Manager to lead and drive engineering excellence within our factory. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and implement engineering strategies that optimize performance, compliance, and efficiency across all engineering operations. As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the development of engineering tools, maintenance systems, and compliance strategies, ensuring high standards are consistently met. You will lead a skilled engineering team, minimize downtime, and enhance operational effectiveness while driving business growth through CAPEX contributions. Your leadership will also extend to training and talent development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety. Factory Engineering Manager - Bridgwater, Somerset Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5pm, Fridays 8:30am - 4pm What's in it for you? Competitive pay 12.5% Annual bonus 6% Employer pension contribution Personal healthcare cover with Bupa Life assurance 27 days holiday plus bank holidays Purchase extra holiday scheme Access to employee benefits platform - Cheers which includes flexible benefits such as; additional healthcare cover, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, car scheme, activities pass, financial services, will writing services etc. About the role of Factory Engineering Manager at Refresco Beverages: The role involves assisting in the development of engineering tools and techniques, including creating simple setting, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance guides to reduce reliance on OEM training and breakdown support. It also includes supporting the ongoing development of engineering compliance strategies and standards, ensuring that internal processes and legal compliance to engineering standards are maintained, delivered, and audited. The position requires leadership in the development, implementation, and review of preventative maintenance systems that ensure high performance and align with site business plans and KPIs. The candidate will also be responsible for ensuring that the service provided by the engineering team is of the highest standard and regularly measured for compliance. Reducing downtime for utilities and systems such as E80, Island, and Fanuc Palletiser systems is a key focus, as well as ensuring HSE compliance within the factory through audits and coordinating maintenance and asset care plans. The role includes managing training and development plans for engineering talent growth, compliance, and SHE management, while utilizing planned maintenance techniques to maximize operational effectiveness. You will support business growth through CAPEX contributions and provide leadership for operational engineering functions, including MRO Engineering Stores, utilities, and systems engineering teams. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day line management of direct reports, including conducting individual reviews and formal annual appraisals, managing and communicating the Factory Engineering Budgets, and deputizing for the Engineering Manager. The job holder may also be required to perform other tasks as reasonably deemed necessary by management. Key objectives for the Factory Engineering Manager: Total accident target reduction Grow MME across the Factory Compliance adherence Reliability - detailed focus on failure to mitigate repeat Deliver R+M Budget on time, in full. Team engagement through "Great place to work" Waste and energy reduction =>5% Support with the business strategy - skills & training / Organisation / Growth Reduce reliance on OEM support through growing internal competencies Build a strategy for future training, recruitment & retention of engineering team members Improve overall reliability of lines - special focus on APET Behavioural safety deployment Be a contributor to the Site Engineering Function About you: A sound understanding of PLCs and high-end automation is necessary to support the engineering function alongside HSE compliance; LOTOTO, confined spaces, etc. You will need to be able to lead a team from the ground up alongside working with a strong leadership team across the UK and group. About Refresco: Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand. Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. www.refresco.com . Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We're a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we're only just getting started. We're the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers. Whether it's packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process. Factory Engineering Manager #LI-GK1 TPBN1_UKTJ

This is an exciting opportunity to join Refresco as a Site Scheduling & Planning Manager at our Bridgwater site. Leading the Scheduling & Planning team, you will play a key role in aligning production plans with customer demand, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring excellent service levels. Working closely with site teams and the Central Supply Team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Site Scheduling & Planning Manager H16 Permanent Refresco - Bridgwater Site based Benefits: Annual bonus and regular pay reviews Early Friday finish to kick-start your weekend 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Option to purchase additional leave, increasing your allowance to 31 days plus bank holidays Life assurance coverage 24/7 virtual GP access for you and your family Free eye-care vouchers and discounted glasses Employee referral scheme with bonuses for successful referrals GroceryAid support services offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical guidance Cheers benefits platform providing discounts, free perks, and wellbeing tools Free onsite parking and discounted products The role: As Site Scheduling & Planning Manager, you will lead a team of four and take overall responsibility for production planning, scheduling and material availability across the Bridgwater site. Working closely with the Central Supply Team and key site stakeholders, you will ensure production is aligned with customer demand, operational capacity and inventory requirements. The role plays a key part in managing supply risks, supporting the S&OP process, and driving effective collaboration across Manufacturing, Warehousing, Supply Chain and NPD to deliver excellent customer service and operational performance Key responsibilities of the role: Lead the Scheduling & Planning team, developing production schedules that balance customer demand, operational capacity, material availability and inventory requirements. Manage finished goods inventory, raw materials and packaging availability to ensure efficient production and excellent customer service levels. Drive waste reduction and planning efficiency through effective scheduling, forecasting improvements and continuous improvement initiatives. Coordinate site downtime planning, new product launches and product changes, ensuring risks and impacts are effectively managed and communicated. Proactively identify and escalate supply and service risks while working closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Warehousing, NPD and other key stakeholders. ?Lead, coach and develop the Scheduling & Planning team while promoting a strong culture of health, safety, food safety and environmental compliance. The ideal candidate would have: The ideal candidate will have experience in a Planning or Scheduling Manager role within a manufacturing environment, ideally FMCG, with strong production planning, inventory management and ERP/SAP knowledge. You will be an organised and proactive people leader with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to build effective relationships across multiple teams. A positive, hands-on approach and a passion for driving operational efficiency and service excellence are essential. Ultimately, we encourage everyone to role model our core values of agility, responsibility, passion, excellence, and entrepreneurship as we believe these are what has made Refresco successful so far. Find out more about the Refresco Values here: https://www.refresco.co.uk/uk/about/our-values If you fit this profile and are excited by this opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you! About Refresco: Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. www.refresco.com . Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We're a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we're only just getting started. We're the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers. Whether it's packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process. TPBN1_UKTJ

This is a fantastic opportunity for an H&S Advisor to join the team on a maternity cover contract, working as part of a wider Health & Safety function supporting our largest UK site. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a leading global manufacturer. Working across health, safety and environmental initiatives, you will help drive site performance, champion continuous improvement, and support Refresco's commitment to sustainability, compliance, and operational excellence. Health & Safety Advisor FTC 12 months Refresco - Bridgwater Benefits: Annual bonus and regular pay reviews Early Friday finish to kick-start your weekend 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Option to purchase additional leave, increasing your allowance to 31 days plus bank holidays Life assurance coverage 24/7 virtual GP access for you and your family Free eye-care vouchers and discounted glasses Employee referral scheme with bonuses for successful referrals GroceryAid support services offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical guidance Cheers benefits platform providing discounts, free perks, and wellbeing tools Free onsite parking and discounted products . Key responsibilities of the role: Lead health, safety and environmental compliance across the site, conducting risk assessments and implementing controls for key areas including machinery safety, chemical safety, ergonomics and workplace transport. Drive continuous improvement through the delivery of safety and environmental projects, supporting the achievement of best-in-class performance and sustainability objectives. Manage and conduct internal audits of health, safety and environmental management systems, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company standards. Carry out site inspections, monitor key performance indicators, and analyse health, safety and environmental data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Develop, implement and deliver training on health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and behavioural safety programmes to strengthen site-wide engagement and performance. Build strong relationships across the business and with external stakeholders, supporting new product introductions, leading safety forums, and managing interactions with regulatory bodies including the Health & Safety Executive and Environment Agency. The ideal candidate would have: We're looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental professional who can confidently influence stakeholders, drive positive change, and promote a strong safety culture across the site. Ideally, you'll hold a NEBOSH Diploma, a degree-level qualification, and membership of IOSH or IEMA, although equivalent experience will also be considered. You'll be a strong communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across teams, provide clear direction, and deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A proactive approach, leadership capability, and a passion for continuous improvement will be key to success in this role. Ultimately, we encourage everyone to role model our core values of agility, responsibility, passion, excellence, and entrepreneurship as we believe these are what has made Refresco successful so far. Find out more about the Refresco Values here: https://www.refresco.co.uk/uk/about/our-values If you fit this profile and are excited by this opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you! About Refresco: Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. www.refresco.com . Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We're a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we're only just getting started. We're the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers. Whether it's packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process. TPBN1_UKTJ

This is an exciting opportunity to join Refresco, the world's largest independent beverage solutions provider, in a pivotal leadership role at the Bridgwater site. As Production Manager, you will take ownership of production operations within a fast-paced, highly automated FMCG environment, driving performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People. Working closely with the Factory Manager, you will play a key role in delivering site strategy, optimising operational performance and leading continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact business results. Production Manager Permanent Bridgwater Monday - Friday 38 hours Reward & Benefits Annual bonus and regular pay reviews An enhanced company pension contribution 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Option to purchase additional leave, increasing your allowance to 31 days plus bank holidays Life assurance coverage Personal healthcare cover, including 24/7 virtual GP access for your family Free eye-care vouchers and discounted glasses Employee referral scheme with bonuses for successful referrals GroceryAid support services offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical guidance Cheers benefits platform providing discounts, free perks, and wellbeing tools Free onsite parking and discounted products About the Role: Reporting to the Factory Manager, you will have a key role working with the factory management team, with the specific remit around operational KPI's customer service, Health and Safety and Quality standards. Managing a team of Shift Managers you will ensure we deliver operational excellence across your factory production halls. The delivery will come through the application of continuous improvement techniques, employee engagement and living the company values ensuring you're an exemplary leader at all times. As the Production Manager here are your key areas of focus: Lead all production operations, building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver site objectives. Manage labour and material budgets, ensuring staffing levels are aligned to demand while controlling costs and maximising efficiency. Drive operational performance through OEE optimisation, KPI (SQDCP) management, continuous improvement initiatives, and value-added action plans. Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Quality Management Systems (QMS), SOPs, and audit requirements, maintaining audit readiness at all times. Develop, motivate, and performance-manage teams through effective communication, training, appraisals, succession planning, and engagement initiatives. Lead cross-functional collaboration and site projects, providing operational leadership and cover for key management roles, including the Factory Manager when required. We're looking for: The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment, preferably within a highly automated production facility, with a strong background in supervisory or production management roles. They will demonstrate a successful track record of leading, developing and motivating teams, driving a culture of safety, quality, performance and continuous improvement. A confident and engaging leader, they will be capable of translating business strategy into operational delivery, using KPIs to drive productivity, efficiency and OEE improvements while effectively managing resources and costs. Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills are essential, alongside the ability to work collaboratively across functions to achieve site objectives and deliver sustainable business results.. Find out more about the Refresco Values here: https://www.refresco.co.uk/uk/about/our-values If you fit this profile and are excited by this opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you! About Refresco: Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. www.refresco.com . Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We're a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we're only just getting started. We're the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers. Whether it's packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers. Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process. TPBN1_UKTJ