Drinks Dispense Tech Apprentice

AB InBev; London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global beverage leader is offering an apprenticeship as a Drinks Dispense Technician in London. Over 15 months, apprentices will learn to install, maintain, and repair beverage dispense equipment, gaining practical experience and a NVQ Level 3 qualification. Ideal candidates are ambitious individuals, 18 years or older, with good communication skills and a valid UK driver's license. The apprenticeship includes a variety of benefits, a positive culture, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 holidays per year

Pension with employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Beer allowance

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Desire to learn and grow with a positive attitude.
• Reliability and punctuality in executing tasks.
• Experience in a customer or technical service environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair beverage dispense equipment.
• Respond to reactive breakdowns and document details.
• Perform Planned Preventive Maintenance to meet service levels.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication abilities

Proficiency in IT

Customer service experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Seniority Level: Entry level

#Talent

#DrinksDispense

Purpose:

Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive. We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy. We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.

That’s Who We Are: Come and OWN IT.

The role:

We're excited to launch our Drinks Dispense Technician Apprenticeship, with recruitment starting in August 2025 and successful candidates beginning in October. This 15-month program offers a hands-on, industry-led journey where you'll gain the technical skills to install, maintain, and repair beverage dispense equipment, working towards an NVQ Level 3 qualification through Wolverhampton College. Join the world’s biggest brewer and kickstart a rewarding career built on innovation, craftsmanship, and quality—perfect for ambitious individuals passionate about drinks installation and delivering world-class service.

We are ideally looking for candidates based in or near the following areas:

• Cambridge (CB)
• Milton Keynes / Ipswich / Stevenage (MK / IP / SG)
• Manchester (M / WA)
• Liverpool (L)
• Stoke / Crewe (ST / CW)
• Cardiff / Newport (CF / NP)
• West London (WC / W / NW)
• Portsmouth / Southampton (PO / SO)
• Swindon (SN)
• Uxbridge (UB)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and repair beverage dispense equipment with precision and excellence, ensuring industry-leading support.
• Take ownership of tasks from the HUB team and Regional Operations Manager, seeing them through to completion.
• Execute installations within service level agreements, accompanied by thorough documentation.
• Promptly respond to reactive breakdowns, documenting details for efficient resolution.
• Perform Planned Preventive Maintenance diligently, meeting service level agreements.
• Provide full out-of-hours cover, demonstrating dedication to customer satisfaction.
• Proactively manage workload, planning effectively to meet deadlines, and nurture relationships.
• Assist team members, contribute to collective success, and enhance equipment quality.

Who we’re looking for:

• Desire to learn and grow, with a positive 'can-do' attitude.
• Ambitious mindset, committed to achieving excellent results through hard work.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a drive to succeed in every task.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in IT, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite, with a knack for diagnostics.
• Experience in a customer, technical, or service environment is desirable.
• High numeracy and verbal reasoning skills.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must have a valid UK driver’s license.

Benefits & Perks:

• 25 holidays per year + bank holidays & holiday trading options
• Pension (up to 8% employer contribution) & income protection
• Comprehensive health & wellbeing benefits (fully funded private medical insurance, dental insurance, gym discounts, Employee Assistance Programme)
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for eligible primary caregivers
• A beer allowance to enjoy our brands
• 2 volunteer days a year to support your local community
• 5 employee networks to support diversity and inclusion
• Life assurance & charitable giving

Why build your career with us

We recruit for mindset, ambition, cultural fit, and growth opportunities.

UNIQUE CULTURE

We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy. We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.

BRANDS EVERYONE LOVES

We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.