Shift Engineer

At Quintessential Brands Group, we are proud to continue the legacy of Thomas Dakin, the visionary who pioneered quality English gin in 1761. Today, our award-winning portfolio spans iconic names like Greenall’s, Opihr, Thomas Dakin, The Dubliner, and Chamère, our exciting new venture in the world of RTD cocktails.

A Taste of The Job

As a Shift Engineer at G&J Distillers, you'll be more than just the person who fixes breakdowns. You'll play a vital role in keeping one of the UK's leading distilleries and bottling operations running safely, efficiently and reliably 24/7.

Working across our bottling lines, distillation processes, utilities and warehousing operations, no two shifts are the same. One day you could be fault-finding complex automation systems, the next improving equipment reliability, supporting major changeovers, or delivering engineering improvements that reduce downtime and boost performance.

This is a hands-on role where you'll have the freedom to use your skills, make decisions and take ownership. You'll join a close-knit engineering team that values practical problem solving, continuous improvement and teamwork. If you enjoy getting stuck into real engineering challenges and want to see the direct impact of your work on a world-class manufacturing site, this is the role for you.

A Flavour of the Business

At Quintessential Brands Group, we’re proud to continue the legacy of Thomas Dakin, the visionary who pioneered quality English gin in 1761. Today, our portfolio includes award-winning brands such as Greenall’s, Opihr, Thomas Dakin, and The Dubliner.

At our Warrington distillery, tradition meets innovation. It’s here that we bring our brands to life, and where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the quality and consistency that make them loved worldwide.

The Perfect Serve - A Bit About You

You're a practical, apprenticeship-trained engineer who enjoys diagnosing faults, solving problems, and keeping production running. You thrive in a fast-paced FMCG environment, take pride in maintaining high engineering standards, and work collaboratively to improve reliability, safety, and performance across the site.

You will bring:

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship (electrical or multi-skilled) with an NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent engineering qualification. HNC/HND, NVQ Level 4 and higher-level qualifications are desirable but not essential.

• Demonstrable experience of electrical control systems, PLCs, automation, and fault finding within a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrable mechanical maintenance experience with excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills across a range of manufacturing and process equipment, with the ability to carry out repairs safely and effectively to minimise downtime.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a good understanding of OEE, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and planned preventative maintenance (PPM).

• Able to work independently, prioritise workload, and use their own initiative to resolve issues effectively.

• Committed to continuously challenging existing practices and driving improvements in reliability, efficiency, and performance.

• Willingness to support activities across all areas of the site as business needs require.

• Maintains high standards of product safety, food safety, and personal safety, ensuring compliance with HSE, Environmental Health, HMRC, and all relevant legislative requirements.

The Essence of QB - The Benefits

We know our people are the most important ingredient in our success, so we offer a benefits package designed to support you:

Competitive salary with shift allowance:

+28% for 24/7 rotating shifts (AM, PM & Nights)

Company pension scheme

Annual bonus opportunity

Life assurance cover

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts with high street and online retailers

Staff shop and product allowance

Private healthcare and wellbeing support

The Essence of QB

Joining QB means joining a business with a rich history and an exciting future. We’re bold, ambitious, and passionate about spirits, and we’re looking for people who want to be part of that journey. As a Shift Engineer, you’ll be right at the heart of it, helping us craft products enjoyed by consumers around the world.