Technical Operator- Packaging HEINEKEN Hereford

The HEINEKEN Company; Hereford; Presencial; GBP 29.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus

Double-matched pension (up to 10%)

253 hours annual leave + 3 public hols

Life assurance

Free ciders and beers

Mental health support

Development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

HEINEKEN Hereford is seeking a Technical Operator for packaging operations on our Hereford site. You will oversee high-speed canning and packaging lines, performing quality checks, and ensuring safe, efficient production with a lean mindset.

You’ll work a Panama-rotating 12-hour shift pattern (days and nights) on a 4-week cycle, using SAP for stock control and contributing to TPM and continuous improvement efforts. This role is permanent and located in Hereford, UK.

Formación

• Experience operating, cleaning and maintaining equipment in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to machinery within an FMCG environment.
• Familiarity with SAP or ERP inventory management.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure the running of high-speed packaging machinery safely and efficiently.
• Perform quality checks and take corrective actions promptly.
• Manage stock levels with SAP and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Apply process knowledge to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Support a Zero Accident culture with high standards of cleanliness and reliability on the production plant.
• Deliver First Time Right quality and process outcomes.
• Contribute to TPM and continuous improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Machinery operation

Quality checks

Continuous improvement

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Technical Operator- Packaging HEINEKEN Hereford

Location: Hereford, United Kingdom

Function: Supply Chain

Function: Supply Chain – Packaging

Location: Hereford

Salary: £32,099 per annum with shift allowance £9,299 & benefits listed below!

Contract: Permanent

Shift pattern: Panama -Rotating 12-hour Shift Pattern (Days & Nights), 4-week repeating cycle

Closing Date: 18th November 2026 (Please note: We may close vacancies early where we receive a high number of applications, so don’t delay!)

Who we are

With 2,100 colleagues, a nationwide pub network and a portfolio of brilliant brands proudly made in the UK, we combine pioneering spirit with real scale. We’re also a certified Great Place to Work®, a recognition of the culture and colleague experience we build every day as well as being recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation™

About the role

As the Technical Operator, you’ll approach the canning line with a lean mindset and positive attitude. We need motivated self-starters who will be proactive in taking ownership of their area. Your core responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the running of our high-speed packaging machinery efficiently, effectively & safely.
• Performing quality checks & taking swift corrective actions.
• Managing stock levels accruately with use of SAP.
• Use of process knowledge to identify root causes of problems and prevent recurrence.
• Actively contribute to our Zero Accident Culture by delivering high standards of cleanliness and reliability on our production plant.
• Deliver FTR (First Time Right) on quality and process.
• Help drive continuous improvement through our Total Productive Management (TPM) programme.

About the team

Helping millions of consumers enjoy our beers and ciders is a real team effort. As a Supply Chain colleague, you’ll be part of the biggest function in HEINEKEN UK! From barley to bar, our Supply Chain produces high-quality beers and ciders, prioritising safety, sustainability and innovation to keep our operations running smoothly. You’ll be based within the broader packaging team, focused on keeping our bottling, canning and other lines running smoothly and efficiently. Your role includes ensuring machinery is reliable, well-maintained and safe, while also anticipating future needs and driving fresh, innovative improvements to increase the site’s overall output.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking an individual familiarised with working in a production facility or an automated manufacturing environment.

As well as the above, the ideal candidate will have:

• Exposure to Machinery within an FMCG environment.
• Previous experience in operating, cleaning and maintaining equipment in a fast paced environment.
• Use of SAP or ERP softwares for inventory management.
• Familiarity of TPM principles and implementing or introducing process improvements.

Why join us?

We’re the people behind some of the world’s most iconic beers and ciders, steeped in history and energised for what’s next. From pioneering low and no alcohol to backing the great British pub, we’re building something that matters.

Every career here starts with the same three words: Pioneer. Grow. Together. From day one, you’ll be valued, included and supported, with the opportunity to go further than you thought possible. Because when you win, we all win.

Our benefits

• Annual bonus
• Double-matched pension (up to 10%)
• Annual Leave equivalent to 253 hours & three listed public holidays(Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day)
• Life assurance (subject to policy terms)
• Free ciders and beers (including low and zero alcohol options)
• Wellbeing support, including Mental health champions, free Counselling, access to Colleague Networks.
• Comprehensive opportunities to develop
• Option to join our Colleague Networks to connect, share and build inclusion

Visit our Flexa profile to explore our wider benefits and rewards .

Please note: Some benefits are taxable and may be based on employee contributions. We’re happy to discuss further throughout the application process.