Packaging Technician: Maximize Line Uptime & TPM

HEINEKEN UK Supply Chain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension (double-matched)

32 days’ holiday

Life assurance

Free ciders and beers

Retail discounts

Wellbeing support

Upskill/Reskill programme

LEAD talent programme

Job summary

HEINEKEN UK Supply Chain in Manchester is seeking a Technician for our Packaging line to ensure reliable, well-maintained equipment and safe operations. You will diagnose faults, perform corrective maintenance and drive continuous improvement on high-speed packaging lines.

The role involves leading RCA, implementing countermeasures, and coordinating with maintenance and operators to maximise production reliability, safety and quality across the site.

Qualifications

• Engineering-related Apprenticeship completed
• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering qualification (HND/NVQ3) or time served as Multiskilled Engineer
• Experience in highly automated, safety-critical manufacturing environment

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.
• Drive TPM initiatives to eliminate losses and promote lean practices.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities with Maintenance colleagues, Operators and Technicians.
• Support and guide shop-floor operators, delegating tasks to maintain smooth production.
• Collaborate with operators on autonomous maintenance tasks and assist shift manager with asset issues.
• Identify and record non-conformities in the CMMS to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of equipment cleanliness and reliability, contributing to safety, quality, cost and service.

Skills

Multiskilled engineering

Electrical engineering

Automation

Problem solving

Autonomous working

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

HND/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical

Tools

CMMS

Job description

HEINEKEN UK Supply Chain in Manchester is seeking a Technician for our Packaging line to ensure reliable, well-maintained equipment and safe operations. You will diagnose faults, perform corrective maintenance and drive continuous improvement on high-speed packaging lines.

The role involves leading RCA, implementing countermeasures, and coordinating with maintenance and operators to maximise production reliability, safety and quality across the site.