Title:  HEINEKEN Hereford Engineering Paid Internships: TPM or Digital

HEINEKEN Hereford Engineering Internships (Paid): TPM or Digital

Function: Supply Chain

Location: Hereford Cider Plant

Remuneration: £12.60 per hour – Full time (35 hours per week)

Contract: 8 – 12 weeks

Number of positions: 2

Latest Closing Date: Friday 27th June. Please note where we receive high volumes of applications we may close the advert early, so do not delay applying!

LEARNING, EARNING, FUN! Ready to pour your energy into something great?

Our passion for quality and enjoyment of life go hand in hand with a respect for the world in which we work and the people we work with. We value and embrace diversity. We promote responsible alcohol consumption, make a difference to the communities we’re part of and strive to be our industry’s greenest brewer - www.heineken.co.uk

What you’ll do as an Intern with us:

As an Intern, you’ll gain an insight in what it takes to make some of the UK’s favourite ciders, as well as experience working on a busy production site in a global business.

Ideally, the tasks that you’ll be working on will add value and compliment your studies. We’ll also give you access to training that allows you to complete your duties safely and to a good standard.

The possibilities don’t have to end at the end of your internship with us! We offer a brilliant Global Supply Chain Graduate scheme that may be of interest to you after your studies!

You will be paid during your time with us. To ensure this opportunity is accessible to all, and living expenses can be covered whilst on the internship (pro-rata).

About the Internships:

Digital Engineering Internship
In this role, you’ll work on enhancing digital tools and systems that help our brewery run smarter, not harder. You’ll be part of a team that’s driving performance through data and innovation.

Key Activities:

• Get hands-on with local digital systems and help improve how they’re used across the site
• Develop or enhance digital tools to increase engagement and effectiveness on the shopfloor
• Support teams in building confidence and skills in using digital solutions
• Identify improvement opportunities by analysing manufacturing performance data
• Ensure all work aligns with our Safety, Quality, and Sustainability standards
• Actively report safe/unsafe behaviours through our local safety platforms

TPM Internship

In the TPM role, you’ll focus on lean manufacturing and operational excellence, working closely with shopfloor teams to embed best practice and drive continuous improvement.

Key Activities:

• Learn and apply TPM fundamentals, helping teams implement effective daily routines
• Support integration of digital tools into shopfloor activities
• Promote a culture of safety and quality by following internal procedures and reporting systems
• Help identify and lead change initiatives focused on improving performance and efficiency
• Collaborate with teams to foster a mindset of continuous learning and improvement

Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for somebody that shows enthusiasm and is willing and ready to learn, on top of that you may have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Ideally, a 2nd year student starting 3rd year of study in September 2025, or a Master's or PhD student. For the right candidate, we can be flexible on this.
• Studying a relevant qualification to your chosen internship, which would include one of: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical), Digital Engineering, Automation, IT, Data Science or a related discipline
• Comfortable using digital tools and systems (Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Able to show examples of teamwork, initiative, and a desire to make things better – whether through work experience, personal projects or society involvement
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently, with a good degree of self-motivation.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK - A student VISA only permits 20 hours of work per week during term time.

You’ll Stand Out If You:

• Have an interest in Lean manufacturing tools (TPM, 6 Sigma, etc.)
• Enjoy solving problems and making data-driven decisions
• Can explain complex digital or technical ideas in simple, practical terms
• Communicate clearly and confidently – both in writing and in person (English B2 minimum)
• Are open-minded, empathetic, and good at building connections with others
• Want to learn, grow, and contribute to something bigger

The application:

If you like what you’ve read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply as soon as possible. The closing date is listed above. Please note that applications without Cover Letters answering the question below will be automatically rejected.

As part of your application, please tell us which internship you're applying for (TPM or Digital) and why you'd love to be our summer engineering intern in no more than 250 words.

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!

Please note we need valid right to work in the UK, Student VISAs only permit 20 hours per week during term time.

Who We Are
We’re the world’s most international brewer and the name behind a host of brilliant beers and ciders, from Birra Moretti to Strongbow, to Cruzcampo and many more.

It’s a fantastic time to join us. We’re leading the way in low and no-alcohol innovation, pioneering new technologies to meet our ambitious environmental goals and investing in our pubs to keep them at the centre of their communities.

When you join us, we’ll back you to reach your full potential. You’ll enjoy unique development opportunities, unforgettable experiences and a reward package that goes far beyond the salary you receive.

If you want to hear more about life at HEINEKEN from our colleagues, head over to LinkedIn and check out the hashtag #LifeatHEINEKENUK.

There’s no better place to untap your future. Join us and brew a better career.

Apply today to discover Your Future, Untapped.