Technical Operator (Bottling)

Company: HEINEKEN UK
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Location: Tadcaster
Job Description:

Technical Operator (Bottling) – 6M FTC

Function: Supply Chain – Packaging

Location: Tadcaster

Salary: £32,770 p/a with shift allowance of £9,373 & amazing benefits below!

Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Shift pattern: Panama

Closing Date: 29th July 2026

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

Who we are

We are the UK’s leading beer, cider, and pub business, home to world‑famous brands and a prominent player in the international drinks industry.

About the role

As the Technical Operator, you’ll approach the production line with a lean mindset and positive attitude. We need motivated self‑starters who will be proactive in taking ownership of their area.

Your core responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring the running of our high-speed packaging machinery efficiently, effectively & safely.
  • Performing quality checks & taking swift corrective actions.
  • Managing stock levels accurately with use of SAP.
  • Use of process knowledge to identify root causes of problems and prevent recurrence.
  • Actively contribute to our Zero Accident Culture by delivering high standards of cleanliness and reliability on our production plant.
  • Deliver FTR (First Time Right) on quality and process.
  • Help drive continuous improvement through our Total Productive Management (TPM) programme.

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! You’ll be based within the broader packaging team, focused on keeping our bottling, canning and other lines running smoothly and efficiently.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking an individual familiarised with working in a production facility or an automated manufacturing environment.

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

  • Qualifications in Maths & English GCSE’s.
  • Good understanding of IT Systems.
  • Previous packaging experience preferred (not essential).
  • Passion to learn!

Our benefits

Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Double‑matched pension (up to 10%)
  • 32 days’ holiday, plus three listed public holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day)
  • Life assurance (subject to policy terms)
  • Free ciders and beers (including low and zero alcohol options)
  • 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

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.

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Posted: July 16th, 2026