Technician (Packaging)

The HEINEKEN Company; Hereford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage manufacturer in Hereford is seeking a Technician for the Packaging team. This role involves maintaining production lines for cider brands, diagnosing faults, and enhancing production reliability through proactive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in safety-critical environments. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, double-matched pension, and comprehensive development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Double-matched pension

Life assurance

Free ciders and beers

32 days' holiday

Qualifications

• Necessary qualifications such as a near/full completion of an Apprenticeship, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (HND or NVQ Level 3).
• Previous experience in a highly automated, safety-critical manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience executing planned maintenance techniques and systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and reactive maintenance to address defects and breakdowns.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Drive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Proactive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Apprenticeship or HND/NVQ Level 3

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

Technician (Packaging)

Function: Supply Chain - Packaging

Location: Hereford

Salary: £42,592 per annum plus shift allowance of £9,333 & benefits below!

Contract: 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Shift pattern:Continental (12 hour Days & Nights including weekends)

Closing Date: 16th January 2026.

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

Are you looking for your next chapter? We’re looking for people to help us evolve for the future as well as evolving yours! If you’re ready to brew a better career, apply for your new internal secondment opportunity today as a Technician within the Packaging team!

About the role

As the Technician, you’ll work within our packaging line of production; we support the production and packaging some of the nation’s favourite cider 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 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 (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 a near/full completion of an 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

If you want to grow and develop your skills, gain hands‑on experience with a wide range of technologies and sharpen your problem‑solving abilities, we want to hear from you.

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!

The application

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply before the closing date listed above.

You might not meet every single requirement for the roles listed above, and that’s okay – we all need the opportunity to develop and untap our full potential. If this advert’s piqued your interest, we’d encourage you to apply rather than ruling yourself out. We’re committed to finding great talent who can grow with us—no matter who you are or where you’re from.

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), we’re more than happy to review our processes – please feel free to get in touch with us as [e-mail].

Apply today to discover Your Future, Untapped.