Shift Engineer - Packaging

The HEINEKEN Company; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Shift Engineer to join their vibrant brewery operations. This role involves ensuring the optimal performance of packaging machinery, supporting production processes for well-loved brands. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you'll engage in corrective maintenance and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Join a team that values innovation and tradition, and enjoy a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme and opportunities for professional development. If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Double Matched Pension (up to 10%)

Monthly Case of Ciders and Beers

Comprehensive Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in highly-automated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective maintenance on packaging machinery.
• Support operators to minimize plant stoppages and optimize performance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Planned Maintenance Techniques

Computerised Maintenance Management Systems

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

HNC or CITB Apprenticeship

Job description

Shift Engineer – Packaging

Salary: £45,159 plus £9,206 shift pay with benefits listed below.

Shift Pattern: Continental

Function:Brewery Operations
Location: Tadcaster Brewery
Contract:Permanent

Latest Closing date:19th May 2025. Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay!

Why Tadcaster?

Founded by John Smith in 1758, Tadcaster boasts a brewing heritage second to none. A high-tempo site that incorporates brewing, packaging, and logistics,and site service ; it’s a Heineken brewery where tradition and innovation come together to produce over 60 million pints a year.We proudly brew and package some of the most important lager and ale brands in the UK, such as John Smith’s, Birra Moretti, Desperados, Murphy’s, Fosters, Amstel, and Tiger.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for a Packaging Engineer to work in our packaging departments; where we support the production of approximately 4.2 mhl per year brewing and packaging some of the nation’s favourite brands, so we need to make sure our machinery is in top condition!

Our Engineersperform corrective maintenance and support our operators to ensure safe, efficient, and timely recoveries from any plant stoppages in order to minimise lost time and optimise performance.

On top of being passionate about your job and able to work in a fast – paced environment, you’ll ideally have the following:

• Necessary trade qualifications (NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or HNC or CITB Apprenticeship at the equivalent level)
• Previous experience working in a similar highly – automated and safety critical manufacturing site
• Previous experience in planned maintenance techniques and Computerised Maintenance Management systems,
• A continuous improvement mindset
• Confidence and ability to work autonomously

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 [e-mail].

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.