Process Technician (Packaging)

Function: Supply Chain - Packaging

Location: Tadcaster

Salary: from £34,040 per annum with shift allowance of £9,373 & benefits below!

Contract: Permanent

Shift pattern: Panama

Closing Date: 20th October 2026.

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

Who we are

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. We're proud to be a certified Great Place to Work®, as well as being recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation™.

About the role

As the Process Technician, you’ll play a key role along the kegging production line. Reporting into the Shift Leader for the area, you’ll take ownership of the production process by being at the first level of escalation for production activities, champion continuous improvement principles by leading on initiatives & coaching team members. Your core responsibilities will also include:

• Operate and clean equipment, carry out basic maintenance, and respond to defects, losses and breakdowns. Sustain and improve standards using Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

• Carry out first line troubleshooting, reduce short stops, correct set up issues and escalate to Technicians when needed.

• Actively lead & participate in TPM activities such as Centre lining, change-over reduction, APM steps 0-5, unified problem solving, shift handovers, team meetings and training.

• Adhere & champion all health, safety, environment and hygiene policies, support a zero accident culture and look for ways to improve workplace safety.

• Complete all quality checks accurately and aim to make products First Time Right (FTR). Act quickly on any deviation from Heineken standards.

• Know the processes and machines well, find the root cause of failures and losses, report irregularities, and work with colleagues to prevent them happening again.

• Complete cleaning, inspection, lubrication and tightening on time and in full, and carry out allocated basic maintenance to keep machines at their basic conditions.

• Carry out mechanical, process and IT procedures, including changeovers, following the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

• Help improve performance indicators, reduce raw material and product loss, and control stock accurately using systems such as SAP.

About the team

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 packaging team, focused on keeping our bottling, canning and other lines running smoothly and efficiently. Your role includes ensuring machinery is reliable, well-maintained and safe, while also anticipating future needs and driving fresh, innovative improvements to increase the site’s overall output.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking an individual with extensive experience working in a production facility or an automated manufacturing environment. You’ll bring proactivity as a quality to ensure continued support & empowerment within your team as well as confidence in your abilities to comply & execute internal processes & procedures.

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

• NVQ Level 2 Engineering Maintenance & Installation and above (or similar).

• Qualifications in Maths & English GCSE’s.

• Good understanding of IT Systems.

• Previous packaging experience preferred (not essential).

• Passion to learn!

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.

Why join us?

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. Our Upskill-Reskill programme makes sure you have the capabilities you need both now and in the future, while our in-house platform, UBrew, is packed with learning resources. 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.

Check out the hashtag #LifeAtHEINEKENUK on LinkedIn to hear directly from our people.

Our benefits

Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

• Annual bonus

• Double-matched pension (up to 10%)

• 32 days’ holiday, plus three listed public holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's)

• Life assurance (subject to policy terms)

• Free ciders and beers (including low and zero alcohol options)

• Retail discounts

• Wellbeing support, including Mental health champions, free Counselling, access to Colleague Networks.

• Comprehensive opportunities to develop

• Option to join our Colleague Networks to connect, share and build inclusion

…and much more!

Please note: Rewards and benefits can vary from role to role. Some benefits are taxable and may be based on employee contributions. We’re happy to discuss further throughout the application process.

The application

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply before the closing date listed above.

You might not meet every single requirement for the roles listed above, and that’s okay – we all need the opportunity to develop and untap our full potential. If this advert’s piqued your interest, we’d encourage you to apply rather than ruling yourself out. We’re committed to finding great talent who can grow with us—no matter who you are or where you’re from.

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), we’re more than happy to review our processes – please feel free to get in touch with us as [email protected]

Apply today to discover Your Future, Untapped.