Brewing Technician

Heineken; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Income protection

KiwiSaver 5%

Beer allowance

Employee discounts

Enjoyment of Life leave

Parental leave

Confidential counselling

Wills service

Retail discounts

Job summary

DB Breweries, part of the HEINEKEN family, is crafting beers at Brewtown Brewery in the Greater Wellington region. As a Brewer you will work on the full brewing process, operate the machinery and support daily production while upholding health and safety.

You will join a collaborative team, bring a passion for beer, and apply problem-solving to reduce losses. Tertiary science or engineering qualifications and FMCG process experience are preferred; study towards the IBD Brewing Diploma is

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in an FMCG process manufacturing.
• Tertiary level qualification in Science, Food Science or Engineering.
• Commitment to beer and craft brewing.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to create beverages using the full brewing process.
• Perform cleaning and plant maintenance to high standards.
• Apply problem solving to reduce losses in the brewing process.
• Maintain high health and safety standards in the brewery.
• Conduct laboratory testing of products as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Health & safety

Passion for beer

Education

Science/ Food Science/ Engineering-related qualification

IBD Brewing Diploma (in progress)

Job description

When you join DB Breweries, you join the global HEINEKEN family, 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:PASSIONfor consumers and customers,CAREfor people and planet,ENJOYMENTof life, andCOURAGEto dream and pioneer.

We offer a great range of benefits and a positive, inclusive culture, including:

• Free health, life, and income protection insurance.
• 5% employer KiwiSaver contribution.
• Monthly allowance of beer, cider, RTDs, or alcohol‑free beverages.
• Generous employee discount at Star Hospitality venues.
• Enjoyment of Life leave — an extra paid day each year to do something you love
• Generous parental leave provisions
• Free confidential counselling.
• Digital wills, feminine hygiene products, retail discounts.
• Commitment to Fair Pay through Mind the Gap and the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry.

About the role

As a Brewer at our Brewtown Brewery – you will work alongside a talented team of Craft Brewers at our Brewtown Brewery in the Greater Wellington region. Reporting to the Head Brewer you will assist with the daily brewing to help concoct our top‑of‑the‑line craft beers. You will help to maintain the cleanliness of the plant and the machines, and champion health and safety throughout the brewery.

You will deliver the goods by:

• Operating machinery to create beverages using the full brewing process
• Ensuring all cleaning and plant maintenance tasks are completed regularly and to a high standard
• Using problem solving and continuous improvement to analyse and attack losses throughout the brewing process
• Having a high level of Health and Safety standards for yourself and others within the brewery
• Laboratory testing of products when required

About you

• Having a passion for beer and/or craft beer
• Tertiary level qualification in Science, Food Science or Engineering related qualification
• 1 years’ experience in a FMCG process manufacturing
• Strong communications skills with the ability to work as part of a team
• Expectation to study towards IBD Brewing Diploma

Sound like the role for you? We’re a supportive team with a positive culture so if you want to add to that, apply today! We look forward to meeting you

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