Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

O-I
Tillicoultry
6 days 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—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.


Our Alloa site has a strong historical connection to the local area with over 270 years of heritage in the spirits industry.


Job Description

Thank you for being open to opportunities within the Engineering team at the O‑I Alloa glass container manufacturing plant. We currently have a number of positions that we are actively recruiting for across both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Once we receive your application, review and screen it, and your profile is deemed relevant, you will be contacted by a member of our HR team.


Who You Are

A successful Engineer at O‑I is someone who has a keen eye for technical systems, equipment and processes, whether gained through professional experience or personal projects. You understand the importance of urgency in the manufacturing environment and appreciate that achieving targets and efficiencies goes beyond meeting business objectives. You recognise that your work contributes to creating a sustainable future and preserving natural resources.


You also value the impact of following procedures and maintaining high standards. You understand how attention to detail directly influences Quality and that consistency in this area builds trust with our customers.


Whether your passion lies in resolving mechanical challenges or ensuring the reliability and performance of electrical systems, you bring curiosity, drive, and pride in your engineering craft.


If you are aligned with our Company's values and are interested in joining our community here at O‑I Alloa, we encourage you to apply today! Full training is provided in our on‑site training facility and production areas to build on the skills you have and support you in developing your confidence as an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer.


Qualifications

  • You will be a time served Electrical/ Mechanical Engineer (Modern Apprenticeship/City & Guilds or similar)
  • We support applications from a diverse working background.
  • Experience with a production process or mechanical tasks will be advantageous.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


Benefits

  • Competitive rates and allowances
  • Performance bonus
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • On‑site parking
  • Company Sick pay
  • Wellness programmes


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