Engineering Planner - Brewing

Budweiser Brewing Group (AB InBev); Samlesbury; On-site; GBP 48,155 - 58,856; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive parental leave

25 days holidays per year

Employee benefits for mental health

Gym memberships

Global Bonus

WPA Private Medical Care

26 weeks paid leave for primary caregiver

Beer allowance

Volunteer days support

Job summary

A leading global brewing company is seeking an Engineering Planner to join their team in Samlesbury. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities to optimize equipment efficiency and minimize downtime. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering, experience in maintenance planning, and familiarity with systems like SAP-ERP. This position offers competitive benefits including a beer allowance and comprehensive family support programs, within a vibrant company culture committed to innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience in maintenance planning or as a technician in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and prioritise maintenance activities across equipment.
• Build and maintain preventive maintenance programmes.
• Coordinate materials and tools for maintenance operations.
• Analyse equipment performance data for improvements.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers for efficient execution.
• Support continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Technical diploma in Engineering

SAP-ERP experience

Advanced Excel knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Technical diploma or degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP-ERP

Advanced Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Engineering Planner – Brewing

Budweiser Brewing Group (AB InBev)

Salary: £53,506.33 per annum.

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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.

What's in it for you:

• Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health
• Competitive parental leave and pension double contributions
• 25 days holidays per year
• Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall well‑being (travel insurance, gym memberships, discounted services, dental, etc.)
• A beer allowance to enjoy our brands
• 2 volunteer days a year to support your local community
• 4 employee networks to support diversity and inclusion
• Global Bonus
• WPA Private Medical Care
• 26 weeks paid leave for primary caregiver

Maintenance Planner – Brewing Department

Are you a proactive and organised maintenance professional looking to make a real impact in a world‑class brewing environment? We’re looking for a Maintenance Planner to join our Brewing team and help keep our equipment performing at its best.

As a Maintenance Planner, you’ll play a central role in planning, scheduling, and coordinating all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across the brewery. Your work will ensure our teams have what they need, when they need it, while maximising productivity, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and prioritise maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and automation equipment.
• Build and maintain preventive maintenance programmes and support predictive maintenance initiatives.
• Coordinate materials, tools, and spare parts to ensure seamless maintenance operations.
• Analyse equipment performance and downtime data to identify improvements.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and operations teams to ensure work is executed efficiently and safely.
• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance reliability and maintenance effectiveness.

What we’re looking for:

• Technical diploma or degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field (preferred).
• Several years’ experience in maintenance planning or as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Experience with SAP-ERP or similar maintenance systems.
• Any experience in Advanced Excel and PowerBI is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

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.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Consumer Goods