Technician

HEINEKEN UK Supply Chain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Double‑matched pension (up to 10%)

32 days' holiday + public holidays

Life assurance

Free ciders and beers

Retail discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

HEINEKEN UK Supply Chain in Manchester is seeking a technically skilled Technician to maintain our packaging lines and ensure reliable production. You’ll perform corrective maintenance, diagnose faults, and drive TPM and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

The role requires an Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent, experience with automated manufacturing, and the ability to work autonomously on high-speed packaging lines. Competitive benefits and shift pattern included.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an Engineering Apprenticeship or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering qualification (HND/NVQ Level 3) or time served as Multiskilled Engineer (Electrical bias).
• Experience in a highly automated, safety-critical manufacturing environment, with exposure to high-speed packaging lines (canning preferred).
• Experience executing planned maintenance techniques and using CMMS systems.
• A continuous improvement mindset
• Confidence and ability to work autonomously

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and reactive maintenance addressing defects, losses and breakdowns.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, automation and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement countermeasures, including risk assessments and 5S activities.
• Drive TPM initiatives to reduce losses and promote lean practices.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance with colleagues to maximise production reliability.
• Support and guide shop-floor operators and delegate tasks as needed.
• Collaborate on autonomous maintenance tasks and assist shift manager with asset issues.
• Record non-conformities in CMMS to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and reliability, contributing to safety, quality and cost goals.
• Uphold HSE standards to maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Autonomy

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship / HND or NVQ Level 3

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Function: Supply Chain - Packaging

Location: Manchester

Salary: £44,788 per annum with Shift Allowance of £9,373 & benefits listed below.

Contract: Permanent

Shift pattern: 4 On - 4 Off (2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off).

Closing Date: 15th October 2026.

Please note: We may close vacancies early where we receive a high number of applications, so don’t delay!

Who we are

As the UK's leading beer, cider and pub business, we're home to some of the world's best-loved beers and ciders, and a leading player in the international drinks industry.

We're the name behind a host of brilliant brands, from Inch's to Birra Moretti and many more. And with around 2,400 pubs to our name in the UK, our Star Pubs business is all about putting pubs at the centre of community life.

But we're more than just great beers and ciders - we're a place where passion meets purpose, careers are crafted as carefully as our brews, and enjoyment of life is part of the job.

We're proud to be a certified Great Place to Work®, as well as being recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation™.

About the role

As the Technician, you'll work within our packaging line of production; we support the production of approximately 5 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 technicians utilise their proactivity to identify any abnormalities on the plant; to mitigate any downtime of production whilst also working to support colleagues directly on the shop floor and monitor the overall performance of the production line. Your day to day will vary, but at its core you will:

• 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, positive interventions, safety tags, near‑miss reporting and 5S activities.
• Drive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives to eliminate losses and promote lean practices.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities with Maintenance colleagues, Operators and Technicians to maximise production reliability.
• Support and guide shop‑floor operators, delegating tasks when required to maintain smooth production.
• Collaborate with operators on autonomous maintenance (AM) 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.

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 contributes to 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 individuals whom, like us, are fuelled with curiosity, a drive to win and thrive in their ability to problem‑solve.

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

• Necessary qualifications such as: 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 (particularly canning).
• Previous experience executing planned maintenance techniques and Computerised Maintenance Management (CMM) systems.
• A continuous improvement mindset
• Confidence and ability to work autonomously

Why join us?

We're all about brewing the Joy of True Togetherness, and that starts with our people.

We believe in bringing everyone together, making sure you feel supported, valued, and included from day one - because every one of our colleagues has a role to play in shaping the future of beer, cider, pubs and beyond.

It's a brilliant time to join us. We're pioneering in low and no alcohol products, continuing to wow the world with creative marketing campaigns, investing into pubs and brewing a better world for people and the planet.

We're a place where you can build a meaningful career, with plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development. Our Upskill‑Reskill programme makes sure you have the capabilities you need both now and, in the future, while our in‑house platform, UBrew, is packed with learning resources. For those just starting out or looking for a change, our apprenticeships let you earn valuable qualifications while you work. And for our managers and leaders, our LEAD talent programme provides the tools and guidance to inspire drive long‑term success.

This is your chance to step up, raise the bar and brew a great career.

Check out the hashtag #LifeAtHEINEKENUK on LinkedIn to hear directly from our people.

Our benefits

Here's a flavour of what we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Double‑matched pension (up to 10%)
• 32 days' holiday, plus three listed public holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day - if any of these fall on a weekend, you'll get the following weekday off instead)
• Life assurance (subject to policy terms)
• Free ciders and beers (including low and zero alcohol options)
• Retail discounts
• 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

...and much more!