Plant Technical Expert - Magor

AB InBev; Newport; On-site; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Newport is seeking a Plant Technical Expert (PTE) to ensure the efficient operation of automated packaging equipment. This role requires a qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with experience in high-speed environments. The ideal candidate should excel in fault finding, problem solving, and leading maintenance strategies. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

25 holidays/year + bank holidays

Pension with employer contribution

Fully funded private medical insurance

26 weeks paid parental leave

Beer allowance

Volunteer days

Employee networks for diversity

Life assurance and charitable giving

Qualifications

• Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer required.
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing environment necessary.
• Strong technical skills essential for fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable operation of automated packaging equipment.
• Lead routine maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Coach and upskill Operators on the shop floor.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Automation systems

Education

HND/HNC or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Seniority Level: Entry level

#Talent

Purpose

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

• 25 holidays per year + bank holidays & holiday trading options
• Pension (up to 8% employer contribution) & income protection
• Comprehensive health & wellbeing benefits (fully funded private medical insurance, dental insurance, gym discounts, Employee Assistance Programme)
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for eligible primary caregivers
• 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
• Life assurance & charitable giving

Job Title: Plant Technical Expert (PTE)

Location: Magor – South Wales

Salary: £56,982.07 per annum.

The Role

As Plant Technical Expert (PTE), reporting to the Packaging Reliability & Maintenance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of automated packaging equipment. Working as part of a multi-skilled team, you will lead on routine maintenance, inspections, fault diagnosis, and repair, while driving continuous improvement in equipment performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively support the Packaging department, working with Machine Operators and Technical Engineers to deliver departmental KPIs and implement reliability strategies.
• Manage working hours in line with departmental priorities, as agreed with the Reliability Manager.
• Spend the majority of time on the shop floor monitoring equipment, addressing performance issues, and coaching/upskilling Operators.
• Carry out corrective and preventative maintenance activities in line with planned schedules.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Provide expert response to escalated breakdowns and equipment performance issues.
• Support and review standards (SOPs, CILs, SWIs) for Autonomous Teams.
• Contribute to ATO (Autonomous Teams Ownership) implementation, including training and coaching of Operators and Technicians.
• Prepare and update documentation to support training and skill development.
• Collaborate with Reliability Managers, Line Owners, and FLMs to develop SKAP training materials.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA), 5Y reviews, and reliability events (PM, CIL, SOP reviews).
• Work with the Maintenance Planner to ensure medium and long-term plans are in place, including staging of required parts.
• Audit and support 5S activities to maintain high workplace standards.
• Attend external training courses and OEM visits as required.
• Participate in Brewery MCRS meetings and provide flexibility to work shifts when required.

About You

• Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (HND/HNC or equivalent – essential).
• Advanced technical skills and proven experience in a high-speed manufacturing or processing environment within a maintenance or technical services function.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills across mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
• Experience operating at Technical Expert level within a world-class manufacturing environment, with a track record of delivering process improvements.
• Knowledge of high-speed packaging equipment and brewing process control systems.
• Awareness of refrigeration, steam systems (including steam traps, heat exchangers, and associated controls), and compressed air plant would be an advantage.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritising effectively to manage multiple maintenance demands.

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.