Overview
Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical and/or Electrical) role at Budweiser Brewing Group (AB InBev). The role involves supporting Packaging, Brewing, and Utilities departments with maintenance to maximize equipment availability and uptime. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, inspection, fault diagnosis on automated & PLC controlled equipment, automated packing machinery, and site services across the brewery.
What’s in it for you
- 25 holidays per year + bank holidays & holiday trading options
- Pension (up to 8% employer contribution) & income protection
- Comprehensive health & wellbeing benefits (fully funded private medical insurance, dental insurance, gym discounts, Employee Assistance Programme)
- 26 weeks paid parental leave for eligible primary caregivers
- A beer allowance to enjoy our brands
- 2 volunteer days a year to support your local community
- 4 employee networks to support diversity and inclusion
- Life assurance & charitable giving
Role and responsibilities
- Shift-based role reporting to the First Line Manager (FLM) as part of a multi-skilled team
- Support Packaging, Brewing and Utilities with proactive maintenance and high equipment availability
- Maintain routine maintenance and inspection, troubleshoot, fault diagnose/rectify on automated and PLC-controlled equipment, automated packing machinery, and site services (compressors, fridge, boiler plant)
Starting salary and shift pattern
Starting salary: £52,201.30 per annum
Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 days, followed by 2 nights)
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work flexible shifts (including some weekends) with advance notice; supply basic tools (specialist tools provided).
- Ensure compliance with safety policies, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and regulations.
- Perform maintenance, emergency repairs, and root cause analysis to maximize equipment reliability.
- Utilize CMMS for task tracking, job feedback, and spare parts management.
- Recommend preventive maintenance and equipment improvements to meet KPI targets.
- Maintain 5S standards for safety, cleanliness, and equipment organization.
- Collaborate with teams, support contractors, and contribute to process and safety improvements.
- Engage in training, mentoring, and continuous skill development.
- Operate cost-effectively while maintaining equipment performance.
- Monitor trends, address underperformance, and drive team innovation.
Who we’re looking for
- Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with a desire to learn across disciplines; multi-skilled candidates preferred.
- Experience working safely in high-speed manufacturing/processing within maintenance or technical services.
- Proven track record in process improvements within a world-class environment.
- Knowledge of high-speed packaging, brewing, refrigeration, steam, and compressed air systems is a plus.
- Strong fault-finding skills and ability to prioritize maintenance in a fast-paced setting.
- Proficiency in mechanical fitting, pneumatics, hydraulics, drive systems, control valves, pumps, and machine tools; TIG welding is a bonus.
- Electrical expertise in PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), SCADA, inverter drives, 3-phase motor control, servo systems, and instrumentation.
- Skilled in electrical troubleshooting, installation, and control theory; knowledge of HV systems, inkjet coding, and 17th Edition qualification is advantageous.
- Safety-conscious, tech-savvy, and able to work independently while managing workloads effectively.
- Strong team player with systematic fault diagnosis, eagerness to learn, and alignment with business KPIs and company values.
About the company culture
We recruit for mindset, ambition, cultural fit, and growth opportunities.
