At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive engineering improvements on the shop floor and enhance production performance.
- Company: Join Refresco Bridgwater, a leader in innovative manufacturing.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 10% annual bonus, 28 days holiday, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising machinery and solving engineering challenges.
- Qualifications: Hands-on engineering skills and a passion for problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
The predicted salary is between 44567 - 45000 £ per year.
Company description: Refresco Bridgwater.
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.
Role Purpose: The 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 Responsibilities:
- Execute engineering tasks and improvement actions defined by the CI Team Lead within the FIT programme.
- Adjust machine settings, parameters, and configurations to improve OEE, throughput, speed, and quality.
- Conduct daily analysis of OEE/MME data to identify technical losses and performance gaps.
- Investigate, diagnose, and resolve recurring engineering issues and defects.
- Maintain defect logs and ensure engineering standards are restored and sustained.
- Carry out planned engineering work during downtime, shutdowns, and non-running periods.
- Fabricate, modify, or source components to support improvement activities.
- Liaise with OEMs, suppliers, and technical contractors to implement fixes and upgrades.
- Support installation and commissioning of process or equipment modifications.
- Collect, record, and analyse engineering performance data to support continuous improvement.
- Support CI projects with hands-on technical delivery and validation of improvements.
- Participate in daily huddles and cross-functional communication to ensure alignment.
- Ensure improvements are embedded and sustained through standardised settings and practices.
About You:
You 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:
Engineer in Somerset employer: Refresco Drinks UK Limited
Refresco UK is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work environment, perfect for aspiring accountants eager to make a real impact. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that values innovation and efficiency, you'll find ample opportunities for growth and advancement in your career. Located in a vibrant area, the company also prioritises work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Refresco Drinks UK Limited Recruitment Team
