Craft Engineer

AB InBev; Preston; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (up to 8% employerconth

Income protection & life assurance

Holiday trading options

Private medical and dental insurance

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteer days annually

Generous quarterly beer allowance

Mentoring opportunities

Clear progression pathways

Job summary

Budweiser Brewing Group, part of AB InBev, invites applications for an Entry level Multi-skilled Engineer - Electrical at Samlesbury brewery. Join a world-class site producing Stella Artois, Budweiser, and Leffe.

You'll maintain and optimise brewing and packaging equipment, troubleshoot automated systems, and drive improvements to boost production efficiency across fast-moving lines in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing or processing environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on automated systems.
• Expertise in control systems, PLCs, motors, sensors and electrical installations.
• Experience with inverters (Danfoss) and instrumentation – flowmeters, pressure transducers, level pads & probes (E&H, IFM).
• Safety-conscious mindset with systematic problem-solving approach.
• Understanding of electrical isolation procedures and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise brewing and packaging equipment across the site.
• Troubleshoot automated machinery and perform preventative maintenance.
• Drive improvements that boost production efficiency.
• Work on fast packaging lines, brewing systems, refrigeration plants, compressors and boiler operations.
• Ensure safe working practices and electrical isolation procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

PLC control systems

Motors & sensors

Inverters

Instrumentation

Electrical safety

Preventive maintenance

Automation troubleshooting

Education

Electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Tools

Danfoss inverters

E+H flowmeters

IFM sensors

Job description

Seniority Level: Entry level

Multi-skilled Engineer - Electrical

Budweiser Brewing Group

Join Budweiser Brewing Group (part of AB InBev) as a Mechanical Engineer at our state-of-the-art Samlesbury brewery, where you'll work on world-class equipment producing iconic brands like Stella Artois, Budweiser, and Leffe.

Why This Role Works for You

The Shift Pattern That Gives You Life Back:

• Work 2 days, 2 nights, then enjoy 4 consecutive days off, each week
• No weekend working required
• Plan your life around regular, predictable time off
• Annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays, plus roster days
• Starting Salary: £53,506.33 with progression opportunities
• Grow your career: we offer high talent mobilities opportunities

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our expert engineering team, you'll maintain and optimise cutting-edge brewing and packaging equipment across our site. You'll troubleshoot automated machinery, perform preventative maintenance, and drive improvements that directly impact production efficiency.

Your work will span some of the fastest packaging lines in the world, world-class brewing systems, refrigeration plants, compressors, and boiler operations - giving you diverse technical exposure in an outstanding manufacturing environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Proven experience in high-speed manufacturing or processing environments
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on automated systems
• Expertise in control systems, PLCs, motors, sensors, and electrical installations
• Experience of inverters (Danfoss) & Instrumentation – flowmeters, pressure transducers, level pads & probes (E&H, IFM)
• Safety-conscious mindset with systematic problem-solving approach
• Understanding of electrical isolation procedures and safe working practices

Desirable:

• Multi-skilled background or willingness to develop mechanical awareness
• Experience with liquid process equipment, brewing systems, or utilities
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Expertise in electrical systems – 3 phase & 24vDC, pneumatics, hydraulics, and drive systems
• Safety-conscious mindset with systematic problem-solving approach

The Budweiser Brewing Group Advantage

Beyond competitive salary, we invest in our people:

Financial Security:

• Pension scheme (up to 8% employer contribution)
• Income protection & life assurance
• Holiday trading options

Health & Wellbeing:

• Private medical and dental insurance
• Gym discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

Work-Life Balance:

• Volunteer days annually
• Generous quarterly beer allowance to enjoy our delicious brands

Career Growth:

• Continuous training and skill development
• Mentoring opportunities
• Clear progression pathways in a global organisation

Ready to Own Your Future?

At Budweiser Brewing Group, we don't just make beer -we build careers. If you're an ambitious engineer who values ownership, takes pride in quality work, and wants to be part of something bigger, we want to hear from you.