Brewery Production & Reliability Engineer

Carlsberg Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Range of high street discounts

Monthly product allowance

Onsite shop at the brewery

Job summary

Carlsberg Group is seeking a Production Engineer for our Northampton site to maintain and optimise production assets, working with engineering and production teams to keep operations safe, efficient and reliable.

The role requires a recognised mechanical engineering qualification and hands-on maintenance experience in FMCG/manufacturing environments, with CMMS proficiency and a focus on predictive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in maintaining and improving production assets.
• Experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role within FMCG/manufacturing environments.
• Experience with predictive maintenance and safety/compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• System optimisation — work with engineering teams to improve performance, reduce downtime and drive technical improvements.
• Mechanical & electrical maintenance — diagnose and repair faults using advanced tools and techniques.
• Safety & compliance — ensure full adherence to LOTO, electrical safety and environmental standards, maintaining detailed CBM records.
• Infrastructure support — maintain site utilities and electrical distribution systems to ensure reliable operation.
• Team collaboration — partner with production teams and mentor apprentices, supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lean practices — support 5S, Kaizen and Autonomous Maintenance initiatives.
• Condition monitoring — conduct vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound and other predictive maintenance activities.

Education

Recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Carlsberg Group is seeking a Production Engineer for our Northampton site to maintain and optimise production assets, working with engineering and production teams to keep operations safe, efficient and reliable.

The role requires a recognised mechanical engineering qualification and hands-on maintenance experience in FMCG/manufacturing environments, with CMMS proficiency and a focus on predictive maintenance.