Technical Operator

Technical Operator

Function:
Supply Chain – Brewery Operations

Location:

Hereford

Salary: £32,099 per annum with Shift Allowance of £7,761 plus benefits listed below!

Contract:

Permanent

Shift pattern:
Rotating 12-hour shift pattern (days, nights & weekends) on a 4-week cycle

Closing Date: 26th March 2026.

Please note:

We may close vacancies early where we receive a high number of applications, so don’t delay!

As the UK’s leading beer, cider and pub business, we’re home to some of the world’s best-loved beers and ciders, and a leading player in the international drinks industry.

We're the name behind a host of brilliant brands, from Inch’s to Birra Moretti and many more. And with around 2,400 pubs to our name in the UK, our Star Pubs business is all about putting pubs at the centre of community life.

But we’re more than just great beers and ciders – we’re a place where passion meets purpose, careers are crafted as carefully as our brews, and enjoyment of life is part of the job.

As the Technical Operator, you’ll approach the production line with a lean mindset and positive attitude. We need motivated self-starters who will be proactive in taking ownership of their area.

Your core responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the running of our high-speed packaging machinery efficiently, effectively & safely.
• Performing quality checks & taking swift corrective actions.
• Managing stock levels accurately with use of SAP.
• Use of process knowledge to identify root causes of problems and prevent recurrence.
• Actively contribute to our Zero Accident Culture by delivering high standards of cleanliness and reliability on our production plant.
• Deliver FTR (First Time Right) on quality and process.
• Help drive continuous improvement through our Total Productive Management (TPM) programme.

Helping millions of consumers enjoy our beers and ciders is a real team effort. As a Supply Chain colleague, you’ll be part of the biggest function in HEINEKEN UK!

From barley to bar, our Supply Chain produces high-quality beers and ciders, prioritising safety, sustainability and innovation to keep our operations running smoothly.

You’ll be based within the broader brewing team, whose job is to ensure every single drop of our ciders and beers are packed with the consistent, tongue-tantalising taste that we all know and enjoy. The team is also at the centre of ensuring compliance throughout our cider & beer-making process as well as championing our safety principles.

We’re seeking an individual familiarised with working in a production facility or an automated manufacturing environment.

As well as the above, the ideal candidate will have:

• Exposure to Machinery within an FMCG environment.
• Previous experience in operating, cleaning and maintaining equipment in a fast paced environment.
• Use of SAP or ERP softwares for inventory management.
• Familiarity of TPM principles and implementing or introducing process improvements.

If you want to grow and develop your skills, gain hands‑on experience with a wide range of technologies and sharpen your problem-solving abilities, we want to hear from you!

We're all about brewing the Joy of True Togetherness, and that starts with our people.

We believe in bringing everyone together, making sure you feel supported, valued, and included from day one – because every one of our colleagues has a role to play in shaping the future of beer, cider, pubs and beyond.

It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re pioneering in low and no alcohol products, continuing to wow the world with creative marketing campaigns, investing into pubs and brewing a better world for people and the planet.

We're a place where you can build a meaningful career, with plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development. For those just starting out or looking for a change, our apprenticeships let you earn valuable qualifications while you work. And for our managers and leaders, our LEAD talent programme provides the tools and guidance to inspire drive long-term success.

This is your chance to step up, raise the bar and brew a great career.

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