Brewing Technician

Diageo; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo is hiring a Brewing Technician for our Newbridge, Co. Kildare site. You will safely operate end-to-end brewing processes, from raw material intake to tanker dispatch, ensuring product quality and production plan adherence.

You will work with digital manufacturing tools such as Brewmaxx, Orbis and Zaptic to record data, support continuous improvement and maintain equipment condition. This is a permanent contract with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in brewing or automated process manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Ability to learn, adapt and contribute to a high performing team.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate brewing processes and equipment in accordance with SOPs, recipes and production plans.
• Operate across raw material handling, brewhouse, fermentation, filtration and tanker filling.
• Monitor process and quality parameters, respond to deviations and escalate issues.
• Execute CIP, sanitation and 5S, maintaining equipment condition and performance.
• Maintain accurate records using site systems such as Brewmaxx, Orbis, Harford and Zaptic.
• Coordinate product transfers and tanker loading/dispatch to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Brewing experience

Process operations

Data interpretation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Brewmaxx

Orbis

Harford

Zaptic

Job description

Newbridge, Republic of Ireland

Full time

JR

Job Description :

Brewing Technician

Littleconnell Brewery, Co.Kildare

Permanent Contract

Closing 14/09/2026

Brewing Technician - From 58,500 including shift allowance plus competitive benefits package with pension, shares scheme and bonus.

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world's most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life's moments - from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more!

Join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team.

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships.

It's fast-paced and hands‑on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers' hands, you'll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

A forward‑thinking 200 million investment has brought an innovative, carbon‑neutral brewery to life in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, set to open in 2026. This best‑in‑class facility will be Ireland's second‑largest brewing operation and a powerhouse of sustainability, running entirely on renewable energy. It's where iconic beers like Rockshore, Harp, Smithwick's, and Kilkenny will be crafted for a new generation.

About the Role

As a Brewing Technician you will safely operate, monitor and maintain end‑to‑end brewing operations from raw material intake through brewing, fermentation, filtration and tanker dispatch, delivering beer safely, to specification and to production plan.

The role owns process execution, product quality, equipment basic condition and accurate operational data, using Zaptic for digital work management and ManEx for performance management and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Safelyoperatebrewing processes and equipmentin accordance withSOPs, recipes, production plans and site Safety, Quality, Food Safety and Environmental standards.


• Operate across raw material handling, brewhouse, fermentation/maturation, filtration, brightbeerand tanker filling withindemonstratedcompetence.


• Monitor process and quality parameters, respond todeviationsand elevate abnormalities appropriately.


• Execute CIP, sanitation, Autonomous Maintenance and 5S, taking ownership of equipment condition and performance.


• Maintainaccurateprocess, quality and traceability records usingBrewmaxx, Orbis, Harford,Zapticand other site systems.


• Coordinate operational activities, including product transfers and tanker loading/dispatch, tomaintainsafe and efficient product flow.


• Participate in shift handovers, daily performancereviewsandManExroutines, ensuring clear communication and effective follow‑up.


• Identifyandeliminatelosses through structured problem-solving and continuous improvement activities covering yield, quality, time, energy,materialsand equipment performance.


• Support trials, process changes, new productintroductionsand improvement projects.


• Develop cross-functional capability, shareknowledgeand work collaboratively with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Utilities and Logistics.

About you

We're looking for a motivated and proactive individual with experience in brewing, food & beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, chemical, utilities, or other automated process manufacturing environments. You'll be passionate about operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, with the drive to take ownership, solve problems, and contribute to a high-performing team. While experience is valuable, your ability to learn, adapt, and make a positive impact is what will set you apart.

What you'll bring:

• Experience working within a manufacturing or process environment, ideally in brewing, food & beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, chemical, utilities, or other highly automated industries.


• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills, with the ability toidentifyroot causes and implement effective solutions.


• A good understanding of process operations, equipment performance, and continuous improvement principles.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across production, engineering, and support functions.


• A proactive approach to safety, quality, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.


• Confidence using digital manufacturing and maintenance systems, with the ability to interpret data and use insights to improve performance.


• A growth mindset with a passion for learning, developing new skills, and supporting the development of others.


• The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment while delivering agreedobjectivesand driving sustainable results.

Working with us

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life's moments. And it's our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You'll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we're constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity!

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With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much‑loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.

Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people’s unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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