Technical Operator

Technical Operator - Brewing (x2)

Function: Supply Chain

Location: Manchester

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (2 days, 2 nights- 4 days off)

Salary: £30,881 per annum & £9,206 in shift allowance

Contract: Permanent

Latest closing date: 12th July 2025 . Please note, that we may close vacancies early when we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay!

HEINEKEN UK is the nation’s leading pub, cider and beer company and the name behind a host of brilliant brands, from Inch’s to Birra Moretti and many more.

Are you looking for your next chapter? At HEINEKEN UK, we make great beers and ciders, however, we also offer exciting and dynamic careers. Take a look at our open roles to find out if we’ve got the opportunity for you. We’re looking for people to help us evolve for the future. If you’re ready to brew a better career, apply today.

Why Manchester?

There has never been a more exciting time to join our site in Manchester. We are firmly planted in the community thanks to a number of investments in the site over the past few years, totalling more than £70 Million. Our brewery remains a pivotal part of our UK supply chain network, producing around 5 million hectolitres per year of Foster’s, Birra Moretti – and Heineken. We’re delighted to have been given the quality seal of approval from Amsterdam to make Heineken on our site – and as a bonus, we’re making our carbon footprint smaller in the process.

About the Role

As a Technical Operator, you will be reporting into the Shift Manager and working within a highly skilled team being responsible for the brewing of our incredible brands. Having a lean mindset and positive attitude, a Technical operator must be motivated self-starters who will be proactive in taking ownership of their area. Safety will be your number one priority, reporting on any deviations – you will actively contribute to our Zero Accident Culture through leading by example and deliver high standards of cleanliness and reliability on our production plant. With an attention to detail, delivering FTR (First Time Right) on quality and process, you will be a champion of our C.I.L.T’s (cleaning, inspection, lubrication and tightening) tasks. You will work alongside very capable team members who will help you out initially, along with your shift manager, with the expectation to help drive continuous improvement within your area, through our Total Productive Management programme (TPM) (similar to LEAN theories). You will also be tasked with managing inventory of all raw materials, chemicals and goods receipts upon delivery as well as managing waster streams created from brewing processes.

What are we looking for?

With solid qualifications in Maths & English and a good understanding of IT systems, you will be comfortable working in an automated manufacturing environment with a desire to continue your learning.

In addition to this having experience within the following is highly ideal to be a success in this role:

• Exposure to Machinery within an FMCG environment.
• Operating, cleaning and maintaining equipment in a fast paced environment.
• Performing quality checks & taking swift corrective actions.
• Managing stock levels accruately with use of SAP.
• Use of process knowledge to identify root causes of problems and prevent recurrence.
• Performing technical tasks and changeovers safely, following procedures.

The application

If you like what you’ve read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply before the closing date listed at the top of the advert. Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay!

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, then we’re more than happy to review our processes – please feel free to get in touch with us as recruitment@heineken.co.uk.

In all likelihood the ideal candidate for this role won’t meet every single requirement in this advert, in fact we all need the opportunity to grow and develop in role. We understand some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every single qualification. The team at HEINEKEN would encourage you to submit an application if the advert has peaked your interest rather than ruling yourself out based on any self-limiting beliefs. You never know, you may be exactly what we’re looking for!

Who We Are:

We’ve 150 years of brewing history and are proud of this legacy. Yet we’re sure our best days are ahead of us. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play as we dream big, set bold ambitions and push the boundaries. We support colleagues on this journey with development opportunities and unique experiences to help them reach their full potential.

Apply today to discover Your Future, Untapped.