Title:  SSH Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer – European Shared Support Hub

Function: Supply Chain
Location: Hereford / Remote
Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience, plus benefits listed below
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 5th March 2025.Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay! 

As the UK’s leading pub, cider and beer business, we’re home to some of the world’s best-loved ciders and beers, and a leading player in the international drinks industry. But there’s so much more to HEINEKEN than meets the eye.

Ready to make your next courageous move in your HEINEKEN career? We have a fantastic opportunity available – Reliability Engineer West Cluster based in Hereford.

The Shared Support Hubs comprise of three different hubs, which are subsequently separated into Clusters of Operating Companies (OpCos) within HEINEKEN. This role is within the West Cluster which includes Ireland, UK, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.  These Shared Support Hubs concentrate three specialisms (Maintenance, Capex-C and Quality & Technology) and will operate on a European level.  This means that the expertise and strengths of the OpCos will be combined and there will be OpCo-wide cooperation.

About the role
This is a great role for a reliability focused engineer to get their teeth into, you’ll play a supporting role across all 8 breweries within the west cluster.  The role will identify, drive and align continuous improvement processes across the OpCos and look for commonalities across each Brewery to drive breakdown reduction by sharing best practices, processes, and KPI governance.  At the heart of what you’ll deliver is the compliance to all relevant safety and statutory requirements.

You’ll need a continuous improvement/TPM mindset to maximise the efficiency, effectiveness and value of our production & utilities assets and resources. You’ll need to bring your detailed understanding and experience of modern maintenance techniques such as Preventative & Predictive Maintenance, FMECA & RCM and you’ll also need to be familiar with using CMMS as you’ll need this to analyse our breakdowns and lead the development of common maintenance strategies across the sites.

Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for an experienced maintenance or reliability engineer with a recognised engineering apprenticeship HNC / HND or have achieved an engineering degree with several years’ experience).

You’ll be comfortable using structured maintenance development techniques and experience of process and high-speed packaging equipment to deliver outstanding levels of reliability at optimum cost.  Ideally, you’ll have IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications already, but we can put you through the training if not.

On top of the qualifications, we’re looking for:

• A positive outlook with a continuous improvement mindset
• Experience of modern planned maintenance techniques and Computerised Maintenance Methodology (CMM) systems
• Previous experience working in a similar highly – automated and safety critical manufacturing site, preferably across multi-sites within FMCG
• Confidence and ability to work autonomously

Our Benefits: 

As part of the team, along with your salary you’ll also receive; 

• An annual bonus, 

• Company funded Private Medical Healthcare, 

• 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.