Title:  Utilities Engineer

Utilities Engineer

Salary: £43,422 plus £3,382 unsociability allowance – This is a dayshift role with some rostered weekend work

Function: Brewery Operations
Location: Tadcaster Brewery
Contract: Permanent

Latest Closing date: 6th January 2025. Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay!

Why Tadcaster?

Founded by John Smith in 1758, Tadcaster boasts a brewing heritage second to none. A high-tempo site that incorporates brewing, packaging, and logistics,and site service ; it’s a Heineken brewery where tradition and innovation come together to produce over 60 million pints a year. We proudly brew and package some of the most important lager and ale brands in the UK, such as John Smith’s, Birra Moretti, Desperados, Murphy’s, Fosters, Kronenbourg 1664, Amstel, and Tiger.


What are we looking for?
We're looking for a Utilities Technician to work in our Site Services department; where we support the production of approximately 4.2 mhl per year brewing and packaging some of the nation’s favourite brands, so we need to make sure our machinery is in top condition!

Our Technicians perform corrective maintenance and plant operation of a substantial automated boilerhouse, chilling plants and water treatment plant, to ensure safe, efficient, and timely operation of the Site Services at Tadcaster. You will have the necessary skill sets to minimise any plant stoppages in order to eliminate lost time for plant availability and optimise performance of the equipment under your responsibility.

Our team is small, tight-knit and high performing, we're looking for somebody who is a true team player, but can also work effectively on their own.

On top of being passionate about your job and able to work in a fast – paced environment, you’ll ideally have the following:

• Necessary trade qualifications (NVQ or CITB Apprenticeship and/or an HNC Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) and preferably with a Utilities background and ideally an electrical background (This may not be essential for the right candidate).
• Previous experience working in a similar highly – automated and safety critical manufacturing site
• Previous experience in planned maintenance techniques and Computerised Maintenance Management systems,
• A continuous improvement mindset
• Confidence and ability to work autonomously

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.