Packaging Technician - Lean Line Operator, TPM & Quality

HEINEKEN UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension (double-matched)

32 days holiday

Life assurance

Free beverages

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

LEAD programme

Job summary

HEINEKEN UK in Manchester is seeking a Technical Operator to join the Supply Chain - Packaging team. You’ll run high-speed packaging machinery with a lean mindset, ensuring safe, efficient operation while taking ownership of your area.

Key duties include quality checks, SAP stock control, identifying root causes, and driving TPM improvements. The role offers a 12-month contract, shifts 4 on 4 off, probation uplift, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Maths & English GCSEs.
• Good understanding of IT Systems.
• Previous experience with packaging machinery preferred (not essential).
• Passion to learn.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the running of our high-speed packaging machinery efficiently, effectively & safely.
• Performing quality checks & taking swift corrective actions.
• Managing stock levels accurately with use of SAP.
• Use of process knowledge to identify root causes of problems and prevent recurrence.
• Actively contribute to our Zero Accident Culture by delivering high standards of cleanliness and reliability on our production plant.
• Deliver FTR (First Time Right) on quality and process.
• Help drive continuous improvement through our Total Productive Management (TPM) programme.

Skills

IT Systems Understanding

Packaging Machinery Experience

Passion to learn

Education

Maths & English GCSEs

Tools

SAP

Job description

HEINEKEN UK in Manchester is seeking a Technical Operator to join the Supply Chain - Packaging team. You’ll run high-speed packaging machinery with a lean mindset, ensuring safe, efficient operation while taking ownership of your area.

Key duties include quality checks, SAP stock control, identifying root causes, and driving TPM improvements. The role offers a 12-month contract, shifts 4 on 4 off, probation uplift, and a comprehensive benefits package.