Beverages Technician

The HEINEKEN Company; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brewing company in Auckland is seeking a Beverages Technician to operate and monitor brewing processes and collaborate with various teams. This full-time position offers excellent employee benefits, including free health insurance and training programs, while supporting your career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Free health, life and income protection insurances

5% employer contribution to KiwiSaver

Free monthly allowance of beverages

50% employee discount at Star Hospitality venues

Extra leave day for personal enjoyment

Generous parental leave provisions

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum secondary education.
• Experience in FMCG operations or maintenance is beneficial.
• Knowledge of TPM, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor brewing processes for beer, cider, and RTDs.
• Collaborate with teams to meet production targets.
• Maintain safety and sustainability standards.

Skills

Brewing

Quality checks

Continuous improvement

Education

Level 4+ tertiary qualification in Science, Food Tech, Maintenance, or Engineering

2–3 years’ experience in FMCG operations or maintenance

Job description

Beverages Technician (Internal position title: Syrup Technician)

Location: Ōtāhuhu, Auckland

Roster: Rotating shifts – mornings (6am–2pm), afternoons (2pm–10pm), nights (10pm–6am)

Type of Contract: Full time Permanent

Join DB Breweries’ Waitemata Brewing & Utilities Team and help craft the beverages Kiwis love. From legendary beers to refreshing ciders and RTDs, you’ll play a hands-on role as a Beverages Technician, delivering high-quality products that uphold our reputation for excellence.

Key Accountabilities:

As a Beverage Technician, you’ll rotate through key brewing areas, gaining a holistic view of our operations while contributing to the success of our department. You’ll:

• Operate and monitor brewing processes for beer, cider, and RTDs
• Collaborate with Inventory, Planning, and Packaging teams to meet production targets
• Perform quality checks and uphold Heineken’s global standards for safety, food safety, and sustainability
• Maintain a clean and tidy brewery environment
• Identify and resolve equipment issues, working closely with the Maintenance Team
• Drive continuous improvement through Heineken’s TPM system

Your background and experience:

• Minimum secondary education, plus either:
  • A Level 4+ tertiary qualification in Science, Food Tech, Maintenance, or Engineering
  • OR 2–3 years’ experience in FMCG operations or maintenance
• Bonus experience in:
  • Brewing, Biotechnology, or FMCG
  • TPM, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies

At DB Breweries, part of the Heineken family, you’ll be supported to grow your brewing knowledge and career. You’ll work with a skilled team, iconic brands, and a culture that values innovation, quality, and sustainability.

Please note: We are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies for this role.

When you join DB Breweries, you join the global HEINEKEN whanau, where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, contribute their ideas, learn, and grow as part of one of the largest beer and cider brewing companies in the world spanning 70 countries.

We believe diverse views make great brews, and the vibe in our team is very much reflected in our four values: PASSION for consumers and customers,CAREfor people and planet,ENJOYMENTof life, and COURAGEto dream and pioneer.

We offer a great range of employee benefits and positive culture which includes:

• Free health, life and income protection insurances.
• 5% employer contribution to your KiwiSaver.
• Free monthly allowance of beer, RTDs, cider or zero alcohol beverages.
• 50% employee discount at Star Hospitality venues.
• ‘Enjoyment of Life' leave (an extra day each year to do something you enjoy).
• A range of other benefits including generous parental leave provisions, free confidential counselling support, digital wills, feminine hygiene products, retail discounts and more.
• Free learning and wellbeing tools and leadership development programmes.
• As a member of Mind The Gap, we’re committed to addressing gender pay gaps and we’ve also supported the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry.
• Free parking.