Budweiser Brewing Group (AB InBev)
Plant Technical Expert-1
Preston
Posted 13 days ago
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Packaging Technician – Entry Level
Seniority Level
Entry level
Key Tasks
Accountabilities
- Be an active member of the Packaging department, working alongside Machine Operators and Technical Engineers to:
- Ensure departmental KPIs are achieved
- Develop and implement a strategy to optimise the reliability and efficiency of specific machines
- Manage personal working hours in line with departmental priorities and requests from the Reliability Manager
- Spend the majority of time on the shop floor engaging in:
- Monitoring of lines/equipment and challenging reliability performance of machines
- Upskilling of Operators and Technicians
- Execute all activities in compliance with safety standards and guidelines, ensuring personal and colleague safety
- Perform planned corrective and preventative maintenance schedules allocated to the PTE
Escalation & Expertise
- Review and validate standards (SOPs, CILs, SWIs) for Autonomous Teams as required
- Provide expert response for breakdown escalations requested by Line Owner or Reliability Manager
- Perform hands-on activities in ATO deep cleaning and tagging exercises
- Create documents to support the training of Operators and Packaging Technicians
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Training & Collaboration
- Collaborate on ATO implementation, developing operator and technician skill sets through training and coaching
- Work with Reliability Managers, Line Owners, and FLMs to create optimal SKAP training documents
- Implement machine-specific GOPs (e.g., One Stop Shop GOP)
Process Improvement
- Actively contribute to reviewing the 5Y (Five Year Plan) and provide feedback to authors for continuous improvement
- Participate in equipment reliability events, including PM (Preventative Maintenance), CIL (Change in Line), and SOP reviews
Support & Maintenance Coordination
- Collaborate with the maintenance planner to ensure long-term and medium-term plans for equipment line-up
- Work with the Storeman to stage required parts based on identifying part needs with the maintenance planner
- Conduct audits and improve/sustain 5S principles in allocated areas or on specific machines
Professional Development
- Attend external training courses and visits to OEMs as required
- Participate in routine meetings aligned with Brewery MCRS requirements
Flexibility
- Flexible to work shifts when requested, adhering to the collective agreement
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Qualifications & Experience
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer, demonstrating core competence
- Experience or desire to learn in a non-core technical field, preferring multi-skilled or specialised candidates
Technical & Workplace Experience
- A Qualified Electrical/Mechanical Engineer with:
- Advanced-level skills/qualifications in working safely in a high-speed manufacturing/processing environment within a maintenance or technical services team
- Experience operating at a Technical Expert level in a World Class Manufacturing environment, delivering proven process improvements
- In-depth knowledge of:
- High-speed packaging equipment and machinery
- Brewing-related batch process control systems
- Refrigeration systems
- Steam systems (including steam traps, heat exchangers, and related controls)
- Compressed air plant (a benefit, but not essential)
- Exceptional electrical/mechanical/automation fault-finding skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment and effectively prioritise multiple maintenance requests while addressing key breakdowns appropriately
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Skills
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Automation
Fault Finding
Process Improvement
High Speed Manufacturing
Packaging Equipment
Batch Process Control
Refrigeration Systems
Steam Systems
Compressed Air Plant
Safety Standards
Training
Coaching
Maintenance Planning
5S
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