Shift Engineer - Packaging

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Job summary

An established industry player in brewery operations is seeking a skilled Shift Engineer to join their dynamic packaging team. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure that the machinery operates seamlessly, performing essential maintenance and troubleshooting to minimize downtime. Your expertise will contribute to the production of beloved brands, making a tangible impact in a high-energy environment. With a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence, this opportunity offers not just a job, but a pathway to grow and develop in a supportive and inclusive workplace. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Annual bonus

Double matched pension (up to 10%)

Monthly case of ciders and beers

Comprehensive development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in automated, safety-critical manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with planned maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential maintenance and troubleshoot issues in packaging machinery.
• Collaborate with operators to minimize downtime and optimize performance.

Skills

Problem-solving mindset

Self-starter spirit

Technical expertise in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Continuous improvement

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

HNC or equivalent CITB Apprenticeship

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

Shift Engineer – Packaging

Salary: £43,441 plus £9,063 shift allowance

Function: Brewery Operations
Location: Manchester Brewery
Contract: Permanent

Latest Closing date: 13th December 2024. Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay!

What are we looking for?

Are you ready to play a vital role in crafting some of the nation’s most beloved brands?

Our packaging department oversees the production of an impressive 5 million hectolitres annually, and we need a talented Packaging Engineer to help keep our machinery running like clockwork.

In this dynamic role, you’ll perform essential maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with operators to ensure swift, safe recoveries from any plant stoppages. Your efforts will minimise downtime, optimise performance, and keep the magic of production flowing smoothly.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Technical expertise: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, HNC, or an equivalent CITB Apprenticeship.
• Industry know-how: Hands-on experience in highly automated, safety-critical manufacturing environments.
• Maintenance mastery: Familiarity with planned maintenance techniques and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems.
• A problem-solving mindset: An enthusiasm for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Self-starter spirit: Confidence and capability to work autonomously in a fast-paced setting.

If you’re an experienced shift engineer that thrives in a high-energy environment, and are ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Benefits:

As part of the team, along with your salary you’ll also receive;

• An annual bonus
• Double matched pension (up to 10%)
• A monthly case of our delicious ciders and beers!
• Comprehensive Opportunities to develop.

You’ll also get the opportunity to get involved with one of our colleague networks where groups of colleagues from all over the business work together to ensure we’re always working towards being a diverse and inclusive company.

The application

If you like what you’ve read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply before the closing date listed at the top of the advert.

Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay!

If you need any adjustments made to support your application, for example if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues, then we’re more than happy to review our processes – please feel free to get in touch with us as .

In all likelihood the ideal candidate for this role won’t meet every single requirement in this advert, in fact we all need the opportunity to grow and develop in role. We understand some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every single qualification. The team at HEINEKEN would encourage you to submit an application if the advert has peaked your interest rather than ruling yourself out based on any self-limiting beliefs. You never know, you may be exactly what we’re looking for!

Who We Are:

We’ve 150 years of brewing history and are proud of this legacy. Yet we’re sure our best days are ahead of us. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play as we dream big, set bold ambitions and push the boundaries. We support colleagues on this journey with development opportunities and unique experiences to help them reach their full potential.

Apply today to discover Your Future, Untapped.