Packaging Line Maintenance Technician — Shift

The HEINEKEN Company; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Double-matched pension (up to 10%)

32 days’ holiday

Life assurance

Free ciders and beers

Retail discounts

Wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Job summary

HEINEKEN UK is seeking a Technician for our packaging lines in the UK. You will perform corrective maintenance, diagnose faults, and lead RCA projects to reduce downtime while supporting shift teams on AM tasks.

The role requires an apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification with experience in automated manufacturing. You will contribute to TPM initiatives and uphold HSE standards in a busy production site.

Qualifications

• Near/full completion of an Apprenticeship, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (HND or NVQ Level 3) OR time served as a Multiskilled Engineer (Electrical Bias).
• Experience in a highly automated, safety-critical manufacturing environment, with exposure to high-speed packaging lines (bottling).
• Experience executing planned maintenance techniques and CMMS usage.
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work autonomously

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and reactive maintenance to address defects, losses and breakdowns.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, automation and mechanical faults, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement lasting countermeasures, including risk assessments and 5S activities.
• Drive TPM initiatives to eliminate losses and promote lean practices.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities with colleagues to maximise production reliability.
• Support and guide shop-floor operators, delegating tasks to maintain smooth production.
• Collaborate with operators on autonomous maintenance tasks and assist the shift manager with asset-related issues.
• Identify and record non-conformities in the CMMS to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of equipment cleanliness and reliability, contributing to safety and quality objectives.
• Champion and uphold HSE standards to maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Autonomy

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Safety-critical environment

Education

Apprenticeship

HND/NVQ Level 3

Electrical/Mechanical engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

HEINEKEN UK is seeking a Technician for our packaging lines in the UK. You will perform corrective maintenance, diagnose faults, and lead RCA projects to reduce downtime while supporting shift teams on AM tasks.

The role requires an apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification with experience in automated manufacturing. You will contribute to TPM initiatives and uphold HSE standards in a busy production site.