Craft Engineer

Budweiser Brewing Group (AB InBev); Preston; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

Holiday trading options

Volunteer days

Beer allowance

Training & mentoring

Job summary

Budweiser Brewing Group is hiring an Electrical Engineer for our Samlesbury site. You’ll maintain and optimise brewing and packaging equipment, troubleshoot automated systems and drive improvements that raise production efficiency.

The role involves working with fast packaging lines, brewing systems, refrigeration plants, compressors and boilers within a leading manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) required.
• Proven experience in high-speed manufacturing or processing environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on automated systems.
• Experience with 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise cutting-edge brewing and packaging equipment across site.
• Troubleshoot automated machinery, perform preventative maintenance.
• Drive improvements that increase production efficiency.
• Work across fast packaging lines, world-class brewing systems, refrigeration, compressors and boilers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

High-speed manufacturing

Fault finding

PLC systems

Motors & sensors

Electrical installations

Inverters (Danfoss)

Instrumentation

Safety & isolation procedures

Systematic problem solving

Education

Electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Job description

Budweiser Brewing Group

Brew Your Career with Budweiser, Stella Artois & Corona 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.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Multi-skilled Engineer - Electrical

Budweiser Brewing Group

Brew Your Career with Budweiser, Stella Artois & Corona 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.