The HEINEKEN Company
Technician (Brewing)
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Technician (Brewing)
Supply Chain - Brewing Technician
Location: Manchester
Salary: £55,505 per annum (inclusive of Shift Allowance) + Benefits as detailed below Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term Shift Pattern: 4 days on – 4 days off (covering 2 days and 2 nights) Closing Date: 15th October 2025
Aproach application delays—we may close early with high volume of candidates!
About Our Company
The UK’s leading beer, cider and pub business, we craft:
- Inch’s, Birra Moretti and many premium brands
- 2,400 UK pubs thriving at the heart of communities
More than just beverages: we’re a workspace where passion meets purpose—careers are nurtured as attentively as our beers, and spreading joy is part of the job.
The Role: Maintenance Technician (Brewing Lines)
Based within our brewing production, you’ll ensure our machines run efficiently for cider & beer production (approx. 5m litres/year). Proactive partners between magnets & quality, you’ll:
Core Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- As a troubleshooter:
- Fix corrective/reactive maintenance for defects and breakdowns
- Debug electrical, automation and mechanical faults, minimising downtime
- Lead root cause analysis for problems, implementing solutions (training, efficiencies, safety protocols)
- Spot risk early:
- Monitor production lines, document inspections (via the CMMS system)
- Collaborate & lead:
- Coordinate planned/organised maintenance; guide shop-floor operators on tasks
- Collaborate with Team Leads on productivity challenges
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Safety & Continuous Improvement Priority
- Drive lean manufacturing initiatives (TPM, 5S, 6 Sigma)
- Champion health, safety and environmental governance
- Champion all-in breasted standards for cleanliness, safety and compliance
Team Context: Supply Chain Within HEINEKEN UK
Full functions across barley to packet:
- Specialisms: Stringent brewing operations—from ingredient sourcing to taste consistency and compliance.
- Core principles: Sustainability, safety, growth & pioneering low/no alcohol trends
Requirements Checklist
Preferences We’d Love to See
Check one or many of these—ojourney experience isn’t a barrier to growth!
- Education/Qualifications:
- Near/full completion of an apprenticeship or
- HND in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) or
- Level 3 NVQ equivalent or
- A self-taught multiskilled engineer (prioritising electrical bias)
- 2+ years in manufacturing safety-critical environments, especially packaging lines
- Familiarity with CMM (Computer Maintenance Management) systems
Mindset & Soft Skills
- Proven track record in continuous improvement and data-driven problem-solving
- Coachable attitude for autonomous & guided initiatives
- Autonomous yet teamworks easily
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Why Join Us?
More than career growth—we’re brewing a culture of inclusion and creativity:
- Low/no alcohol innovation = future-forward thinking
- LEAD programme for leadership development
- Skill-building opportunities: rapskills via UBrew platform + apprenticeship support
- Holiday: 32 + 3 extra PAYED days
Perks (That Warm The Heart):
✅ Indulgence | Free-to-drink (and enjoy) beers & ciders (rich variety!)
✅ Rewards:
- Annual bonus scheme
- Pension double-matching (up to 10%)
✅ Health & Wellbeing:
- Employee Assistance Programme & mental health champion network
- Physical health access whilst prioritising work-life balance
✅ Work Community:
- Colleague networks
- Tailored adjustments at application/interview stage
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Ready? Apply By: 15th October 2025
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