Shift Engineer (Cold End Engineering) at OI Glass Ltd

Alloa, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

22.9

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Competence, Electrical Competence, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Flexibility, Maintenance, Engineering, Production Support

Industry

Glass;Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

Description

Company Description To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channelling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story. O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people. You will be working in a plant rich in history with state of the art technology and a dedicated team. We are committed to engineering and sustainability improvements. Job Description As a Shift Engineer you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our packaging operations, with a strong focus on Emetti equipment. Working both independently and as part of the wider engineering team, you will be responsible for conducting planned and preventative mechanical maintenance, as well as responding promptly and effectively to reactive breakdowns across the plant. A core part of the role involves maintaining and optimising inspection and packaging machinery, particularly Emetti systems, to support continuous and efficient production. You will engage with production, operations, and engineering stakeholders across the plant to deliver high-quality, reliable, and efficient engineering services. Your work will directly contribute to minimising downtime, improving equipment performance, and supporting a safe and productive manufacturing environment. Qualifications Time-served Multiskilled Engineer with strong mechanical and electrical competence Proven experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment Strong problem-solving ability, able to diagnose and resolve issues on the spot Confident working independently as well as within a team Flexibility to work shifts and respond to production needs Additional Information If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you. What we offer at O-I: starting rate: £22.90 per hour Employer contribution pension plan (up to 11% contributions) 25 days holiday per year Life Assurance benefit - 4x Base Salary Company Sick Pay Bonus plan Employee Assistance Programme Supportive teams to help you grow and learn new skills Secure onsite parking Schedule: 12 hour Shift Pattern Dayshift, Nightshift Supplemental pay types: Performance bonus O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance. Apply through the “I’m interested” button today! All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

As a Shift Engineer, you will ensure the reliability and performance of packaging operations, focusing on Emetti equipment. You will conduct planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns to support efficient production.