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Cold End Job Change Fitter - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Job Reference Vidrala/9360/1813
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
12 month fixed term contract
Working Hours:
Mon-Thurs 07.00-15.45 Fri 07.00-3.15 39.5 hours
Location:
Elton, Cheshire
Closing Date:
22/10/2026
Job Category:
Site:
Elton
Departments:
CE Engineering & Job Change
Job Introduction
Cold End Job Change Fitter| 12 Month - Fixed Term Contract | £45,000 - £48,500 | Elton |
Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 15:15 (39.5 hours)
If you're a hands-on mechanical engineer who enjoys getting stuck into machinery, solving problems and seeing the results of your work immediately, this could be the role for you.
We're looking for a Cold End Job Change Fitter to join our Elton Glass engineering team. You'll play a key role in changing over and setting up our Cold End inspection equipment and production lines, making sure everything is running safely, efficiently and to the required quality standard.
In a busy, high-speed glass manufacturing environment, you'll be the person making sure the equipment is ready to go when the next job comes along.
What you'll be doing
- Carrying out job changes and changeovers on Cold End inspection machinery and production lines.
- Setting up a range of machinery, inspection equipment and production equipment for new jobs.
- Repairing, maintaining and adjusting equipment during job changes.
- Identifying and rectifying mechanical issues and machine imbalances.
- Setting inspection machines to correctly identify and reject challenge samples.
- Repairing and preparing job change parts ready for future production changes.
- Carrying out checks to make sure equipment is safe, correctly set and ready for production.
- Working closely with Engineering and Operations teams to deliver smooth, efficient changeovers.
- Helping to minimise downtime, waste and scrap while maintaining quality and production standards.
- Keeping equipment and your work area clean, organised and ready for the next changeover.
- Reporting defects, damage, accidents and safety concerns promptly.
- Supporting workplace inspections, risk assessments and continuous improvement activities.
You'll ideally have:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
- Practical experience in machine setting, maintenance and/or repair.
- Experience working within a manufacturing or high-speed production environment.
- A good understanding of machinery and automation.
- The ability to work to tight deadlines where downtime matters.
- Good mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Basic electrical knowledge would be an advantage.
- Light fabrication experience would be beneficial.
- Good computer skills and confidence using Windows-based systems.
- An understanding of basic computer networking and locating files/applications would be advantageous.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both Engineering and Operations teams.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Hands-on – you enjoy getting involved and fixing things rather than standing back.
- Problem-solving – when something isn't right, you're the person who wants to understand why and put it right.
- Safety-focused – you understand that getting the job done properly means getting it done safely.
- Flexible – job changes don't always go exactly to plan, so you need to be able to adapt and think on your feet.
- A team player – you'll work alongside Engineering and Operations to keep production moving.
- Self-motivated – you're comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your work.
Why this role matters
Every successful job change means less downtime, less scrap and a more efficient production line.
You'll be working in a fast-paced glass manufacturing environment where your mechanical skills genuinely make a difference - getting equipment set, solving problems and helping the plant keep producing.
If you're an engineer who likes machines, problem-solving and getting stuck in, we'd like to hear from you.
- Annual leave package is equivalent to 23 days plus 10 bank holidays, if you work a shift pattern, your annual leave and bank holidays may be built directly into your rota.
- Free onsite gym for all employees
- MyBenefits Reward Platform with100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers
- Employee Well-being benefits such as the Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme where the company contributes up to a maximum of 7%
- Life cover at 3 timesyour annual salary
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