Shift Maintenance Engineer - Automated Packaging Expert

Heineken; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Life assurance

Free ciders and beers

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Colleague Networks

Job summary

Heineken UK is seeking a Technician to maintain and optimise our packaging line; you’ll help ensure machinery is reliable, safe, and well‑maintained while supporting shop floor teams on a 4 on/4 off shift pattern.

You will diagnose faults, lead RCA, drive TPM, and coordinate maintenance with colleagues to maximise uptime across high‑speed packaging lines. We offer a competitive salary with shift allowance and a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• Full completion of an Engineering related Apprenticeship, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (HND or NVQ Level 3) OR time served as a Multiskilled Engineer (Electrical Bias).
• Previous experience in a highly automated, safety‑critical manufacturing environment, with desirable exposure to high‑speed packaging lines (canning).
• Previous experience executing planned maintenance techniques and Computerised Maintenance Management (CMM) systems.
• Confidence and ability to work autonomously.

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, safety tags and 5S activities.
• Drive TPM initiatives to eliminate losses and promote lean practices.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities with Maintenance colleagues, Operators and Technician’s to maximise production reliability.
• Support and guide shop‑floor operators, delegating tasks when required to maintain smooth production.
• Collaborate with operators on autonomous maintenance tasks and assist the shift manager with asset‑related issues affecting performance.
• Identify and record non‑conformities in the CMMS to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of equipment cleanliness and reliability, contributing to site objectives for safety, quality, cost and service.
• Champion and uphold HSE standards to maintain a safe, clean and compliant working environment.

Skills

Engineering Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Multiskilled Engineer (Electrical Bias

Automation experience

Planned maintenance

CMMS

Education

HND or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Heineken UK is seeking a Technician to maintain and optimise our packaging line; you’ll help ensure machinery is reliable, safe, and well‑maintained while supporting shop floor teams on a 4 on/4 off shift pattern.

You will diagnose faults, lead RCA, drive TPM, and coordinate maintenance with colleagues to maximise uptime across high‑speed packaging lines. We offer a competitive salary with shift allowance and a broad benefits package.