Engineering Operator Technician

Budweiser Brewing Group (AB InBev); Magor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Pension up to 8%

Private Medical Insurance

Product Allowance

Job summary

Budweiser Brewing Group in the UK is seeking an Electrical Technician to join the Utilities department. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed packaging lines and utilities areas, improving reliability and safety of production processes.

The role encompasses PLC control systems, network configurations and collaborating with multi-skilled teams. With an emphasis on continuous improvements and quality, you will update SOPs, support plant optimisation, and engage with

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ3 in electrical qualification.
• ONC or equivalent certification.
• Experience in a multi-disciplined industrial engineering function.
• Basic PLC capabilities and network configuration expertise.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Maintain utilities equipment: water treatment, boilers, NH3/CO2.
• Ensure safety, reliability and efficiency of plant.
• Write and update maintenance SOPs and job tasks.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments.
• Record maintenance in SAP.
• Support project work and cost control.

Skills

Electrical qualification

Industrial engineering

PLC experience

Education

Apprenticeship/NVQ3

ONC or equivalent

HNC or equivalent

Job description

Seniority Level

Benefits

Employer Pension contribution of up to 8%, Private Medical Insurance, Product Allowance and much more!

Key Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised apprenticeship, NVQ3 or equivalent electrical qualification
• ONC or equivalent
• Experience in a multi-disciplined industrial engineering function
• Basic PLC capabilities and network configuration expertise

Desirable

• Experience of working within an FMCG environment
• HNC or equivalent
• Experience working with Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLC’s
• IEE 17th Edition

Primary purpose and function of position

Reporting to the First Line Manager in the Utilities Department the role of an Electrical Technician is a multi-skilled position. The main purpose of this position is to carry out planned and reactive maintenance in support of a high-speed packaging line, production or utilities areas. The role is vital for the efficiency, quality and cost of the plant. An Electrical Technician will look to improve the reliability and safety of the plant and production processes. This job description and the job title Electrical Technician is not necessarily descriptive of all duties and does not restrict flexibility. You may be required, from time to time, to carry out tasks in addition to or instead of your normal duties, either for the brewery or for AB InBev, provided that they are reasonable and within your capabilities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Working for the Utilities department you will work in a team consisting of multi skilled Technicians. You be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance support across utilities equipment such as water treatment, pumping systems, boilers, NH3 and CO2 equipment.

Accountabilities

Duties include: Electrical maintenance, including

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance
• PLC controlled systems - Siemens S7 PLC's or suitable PLC experience.
• Fault finding, single and three phase supplies
• Machinery fault diagnosis and repairs
• Instrument calibration
• 17th edition qualification
• Use of Plant Optimisation tools to ensure sustainability of high departmental standards, Hygiene and PDCA
• Undertake, drive and support maintenance and improvement activities
• Share best practice across shifts with respect to maintenance and CIL
• Review and develop safety and maintenance procedures (SWI)
• Record all maintenance activities within maintenance management system (SAP)
• Liaise with suppliers of OEM’s for the provision of spares/services
• Maintenance prioritisation and planning
• Support the development and maintenance of a high performance, flexible and “can do” culture
• Analyse machines to improve performance
• Identify critical spares for designated machines
• Refurbish spares as required
• Complete some work at heights, confined space & as a lone worker
• Project work
• Carry out quality inspections on jobs
• Liaise with & assist client departments and customers
• Control maintenance tools, stores and equipment
• Monitor and control maintenance costs
• Write, review & update maintenance SOP’s, OPL’s & job tasks.
• Work in a safe manner following all company policies and procedures
• Ensure all safety systems are in working order

Key skills, knowledge and Competencies

• Proactive & self-managed engineer who is professional and has a can do attitude
• Good communication skills and above all take pride in the work they are completing
• On occasions you will be expected to work with external contractors
• Understanding Continuous Improvements, HACCP and Food Safety protocols.
• Undertake activities to support VPO compliance and sustainability
• Comply with health, safety and hygiene policies and practices at all times and ensure standards are maintained
• Positive “can do” attitude
• Committed to a high performance and CI environment
• Support a “Learning Organisation” environment
• Analysis of numerical information and good IT literacy
• Ability to make decisions and challenge
• High levels of team working
• Hygiene will be of the utmost importance and a good understanding of Quality testing and microbiology would be useful.
• Ability to work under own initiative and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to work as part of a team, interacting effectively with a variety of departments and individuals
• Strong organisation skills with a structured and systematic approach, adhering to deadlines, able to work on own initiative and prioritise workload effectively.

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.

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.