Brewing Technician

Diageo; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Shares scheme

Bonus

Job summary

Diageo is seeking a Brewing Technician at Littleconnell Brewery, Co.Kildare, Ireland. This permanent role involves operating and maintaining end-to-end brewing processes, delivering beer to specification and production plan.

The position offers a salary from €58,500 including shift allowance and a competitive benefits package, with pension, shares scheme and bonus. Join a forward-thinking site powered by renewable energy, contributing to iconic brands like Rockshore, Harp and Kilkenny.

Qualifications

• Experience in brewing or automated process manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-skills to identify root causes and resolve issues.
• Safety, quality and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate brewing processes and equipment in line with SOPs, recipes, production plans and safety standards.
• Monitor process and quality parameters, respond to deviations and upscale abnormalities.
• Maintain accurate process, quality and traceability records using site systems.
• Coordinate product transfers and tanker loading/dispatch to ensure safe, efficient flow.
• Participate in shift handovers and daily performance reviews.

Job description

Closing 14/09/2026

From €58,500 including shift allowance plus competitive benefits package with pension, shares scheme and bonus.

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life's moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Job Description

Brewing Technician

Littleconnell Brewery, Co.Kildare

Permanent Contract

Closing 14/09/2026

Brewing Technician - From €58,500 including shift allowance plus competitive benefits package with pension, shares scheme and bonus.

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life's moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more!

Join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team.

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships.

It’s fast‑paced and hands‑on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

A forward‑thinking €200 million investment has brought an innovative, carbon‑neutral brewery to life in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, set to open in 2026. This best‑in‑class facility will be Ireland’s second‑largest brewing operation and a powerhouse of sustainability, running entirely on renewable energy. It’s where iconic beers like Rockshore, Harp, Smithwick’s, and Kilkenny will be crafted for a new generation.

About The Role

As a Brewing Technician you will safely operate, monitor and maintain end-to-end brewing operations from raw material intake through brewing, fermentation, filtration and tanker dispatch, delivering beer safely, to specification and to production plan.

The role owns process execution, product quality, equipment basic condition and accurate operational data, using Zaptic for digital work management and ManEx for performance management and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate brewing processes and equipment in accordance with SOPs, recipes, production plans and site Safety, Quality, Food Safety and Environmental standards.
• Operate across raw material handling, brewhouse, fermentation/maturation, filtration, bright beer and tanker filling within demonstrated competence.
• Monitor process and quality parameters, respond to deviations and upscale abnormalities appropriately.
• Execute CIP, sanitation, Autonomous Maintenance and 5S, taking ownership of equipment condition and performance.
• Maintain accurate process, quality and traceability records using Brewmaxx, Orbis, Harford, Zaptic and other site systems.
• Coordinate operational activities, including product transfers and tanker loading/dispatch, to maintain safe and efficient product flow.
• Participate in shift handovers, daily performance reviews and ManEx routines, ensuring clear communication and effective follow-up.
• Identify and eliminate losses through structured problem‑solving and continuous improvement activities covering yield, quality, time, energy, materials and equipment performance.
• Support trials, process changes, new product introductions and improvement projects.
• Develop cross-functional capability, share knowledge and work collaboratively with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Utilities and Logistics.

About You

We're looking for a motivated and proactive individual with experience in brewing, food & beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, chemical, utilities, or other automated process manufacturing environments. You'll be passionate about operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, with the drive to take ownership, solve problems, and contribute to a high‑performing team. While experience is valuable, your ability to learn, adapt, and make a positive impact is what will set you apart.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience working within a manufacturing or process environment, ideally in brewing, food & beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, chemical, utilities, or other highly automated industries.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• A good understanding of process operations, equipment performance, and continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across production, engineering, and support functions.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality, environmental compliance and operational excellence.
• Confidence using digital manufacturing and maintenance systems, with the ability to interpret data and use insights to improve performance.
• A growth mindset with a passion for learning, developing new skills and supporting the development of others.
• The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment while delivering agreed objectives and driving sustainable results.

Working with us

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life's moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity!

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Worker Type

Regular

Primary Location

Littleconnell Brewery