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Maintenance Engineer

O-I
Tillicoultry
3 weeks ago
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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-channeling 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.

Job Description

Working in our glass manufacturing plant as part of a team or under your own initiative you will be responsible for planned maintenance inspections on mechanical equipment working in a fast paced manufacturing environment. If you have experience in a manufacturing environment it would be beneficial but not essential.

You will have a logical approach to problem solving and good communication skills. You will be able to think on your feet and have a can do attitude.

You will be a time served Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (Modern Apprenticeship/City & Guilds or similar), we may also consider motor vehicle qualifications.

The primary function of this role is setting up production lines and inspection equipment, ensuring that we are within specified time frames and getting it right first time.

Training will be provided.

Qualifications

You will be a time served Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (Modern Apprenticeship/City & Guilds or similar), we may also consider motor vehicle qualifications.

Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

  • £17.02-£18.55 per hour
  • Core hours Mon- Friday - 39 hours per week
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x or 2x
  • Employer contribution pension plan (up to 11% contributions)
  • 33 days per year holidays inclusive of statutory days
  • 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

Next Steps:

If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we'd like to hear from you.

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!
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