AddressTechnical Operator
Function: Brewery Operations
Location: Tadcaster
Salary: £30,589 plus shift allowance of £6,982, and full benefits listed below.
Closing Date: Friday 29th March 2024. Please note, we may close vacancies early where 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 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 Tadcaster?
There has never been a more exciting time to join our team here at the Tadcaster Brewery. Founded by John Smith in 1758, Tadcaster boasts a brewing heritage second to none. A high-tempo site that incorporates brewing, packaging, and logistics, it’s a Heineken brewery where tradition and innovation come together to produce over 60 million pints a year. We proudly brew some of the most important lager and ale brands in the UK, such as John Smith’s, Birra Moretti, Desperados, Murphy’s, Fosters, Krönenbourg 1664, Amstel, and Tiger.
Reporting into the Shift Manager and working within a highly skilled team you will be responsible for the brewing of our incredible brands. Our brewing teams at Tadcaster are first-rate supplying beer to; a canning line (running at approximately 78,000 cans per hour together), 2 bottling lines (running at approximately 50,000 bottles per hour each) and our draught pack team (Kegging and Brewlock). This exciting opportunity is within our Packaging department.
What are we looking for?
We have an opportunity for a Technical Operator with a lean mind set and positive attitude. We need motivated self-starters who will be proactive in taking ownership of their area. Safety will be your number one priority – 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, and once you’re settled you will be expected to help drive continuous improvement within your area through our Total Productive Management programme (TPM), this is similar to LEAN theories.
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.
Our benefits:
As part of the team, along with your salary you’ll also receive;
an annual bonus,
double matched pension (up to 10%),
35 days holiday
A monthly case of our delicious ciders and beers!
Comprehensive Opportunities to develop.
You’ll also get the opportunity to get involved with one of our colleague networks where groups of colleagues from all over the business work together to ensure we’re always working towards being a diverse and inclusive company.
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.
