Brewing Packaging Technician: TPM & Maintenance

The HEINEKEN Company; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver 5%

Annual bonus

Product allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

DB Breweries, part of The HEINEKEN Company, is seeking a detail-focused Packaging Technician at Waitemata Brewery in Auckland. The role involves hands-on operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement within the packaging team to ensure quality beer, cider, and RTDs leave the line at the right quality.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, maintain safety standards, and collaborate with planning, maintenance and logistics teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• NZCE/Advanced Trade Certificate or similar required.
• 3–5 years’ packaging or maintenance experience in brewing or FMCG environments.
• Experience with maintenance systems and continuous improvement practices.
• Proficient with technology (phone/tablet, email, online training, data entry).
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and improve packaging machinery to meet production targets.
• Ensure products meet quality and safety standards.
• Participate in TPM Continuous Improvement using 5S and Kaizen.
• Carry out reactive and preventive maintenance tasks on time.
• Work with planning, maintenance, and logistics to keep operations running smoothly.
• Follow and update Standard Operating Procedures and assist team training.
• Be flexible and move across different areas as needed.

Skills

Packaging experience

Maintenance experience

5S & Kaizen

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Team player

Tech savviness

Education

NZCE / Advanced Trade Certificate

Mechanical or electrical trade qualification

Tools

Maintenance systems

Job description

DB Breweries, part of The HEINEKEN Company, is seeking a detail-focused Packaging Technician at Waitemata Brewery in Auckland. The role involves hands-on operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement within the packaging team to ensure quality beer, cider, and RTDs leave the line at the right quality.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, maintain safety standards, and collaborate with planning, maintenance and logistics teams to keep operations running smoothly.