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Supply Chain – Production
Location: Manchester
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum plus amazing benefits listed below!
Contract: Permanent
Shift pattern: Monday – Friday, with onsite presence required.
Closing Date: 9th January 2026
Please note: We may close vacancies early where we receive a high number of applications, so don’t delay!
About The Role
As Utilities & Compliance Planner, you will report to the Maintenance Manager and work closely with on-site teams to ensure all assets are effectively maintained and fully compliant with operational requirements. The role requires strong planning and organisational skills, with a clear focus on health and safety, regulatory compliance, and budget control. Your contribution will support the efficient and reliable operation of the site, enabling the continued production of millions of litres of beer and non‑alcoholic beverages, while upholding our site’s heritage and sustaining the Heineken legacy.
Your Core Responsibilities In a Nutshell
* Responsible for planning maintenance (preventative & corrective) within the remit of the site’s utilities, facility assets and ensuring compliance to PSSR & LOLER.
* Monitoring and seek out improvements of conformity to adherence of schedules placed related to PSSR & LOLER frameworks.
* Manage work order compliance and ensure maximum plant availability & readiness.
* Managing embedded contractors in scheduled/ routine utilities & facilities inspections, servicing & maintenance.
* Working with the Head of Facilities & Head of Utilities to manage the annual budget allocated to Repair & Maintenance (R&M) with ownership of budget controls in a proactive approach.
* Planning, executing shutdown periods (as well as resource management), whilst ensuring all departments are given guidance & support through these periods.
* Collaborating with Health & Safety as well as Quality teams to ensure successful external audits related to ISO standards & fire risk assessments take place.
* Utilising SAP software & MS Office suite for scheduling maintenance procedures & procurement related activities.
* Managing contract renewals with regular interface of external customers & clients/ third party providers.
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! From barley to bar, our Supply Chain produces high‑quality beers and ciders, prioritising safety, sustainability and innovation to keep our operations running smoothly.
You will sit within the wider Maintenance & Services team, working alongside a mix of stakeholders who keep our site utilities running and maintained at their best. Together, you help make sure our brews are made safely, compliantly and efficiently – with sustainability always in mind.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a proactive individual that thrives on managing various stakeholders in a professional manner & with utmost high‑quality service, as well as having a collaborative approach to and having compliance at the highest priority.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Proven experience in compliance planning within PSSR and LOLER frameworks (essential).
* Proficiency in maintenance and office systems, including SAP (e.g., Maximo) and Microsoft Office.
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a maintenance planning role or closely related position.
* Permit‑to‑work training with practical experience in confined spaces and working at height.
* Experience in contractor and contract management.
* Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Participation in ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 audit activities (desirable).
* HNC or a formally recognised engineering qualification (e.g., apprenticeship level) desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
We’re all about brewing the Joy of True Togetherness, which starts with our people. We believe in bringing everyone together, making sure you feel supported, valued, and included from day one – because every one of our colleagues has a role to play in shaping the future of beer, cider, pubs and beyond.
It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re pioneering in low and no alcohol products, continuing to wow the world with creative marketing campaigns, investing into pubs, and building a meaningful career with plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Our Upskill‑Reskill programme ensures you have the capabilities you need now and in the future, while our in‑house platform, UBrew, is packed with learning resources. For those just starting out or looking for a change, our apprenticeships let you earn valuable qualifications while you work. For managers and leaders, our LEAD talent programme provides the tools and guidance to inspire long‑term success.
Our Benefits
* 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 – if any of these fall on a weekend, you’ll get the following weekday off instead)
* Life assurance (subject to policy terms)
* Critical illness insurance – comprehensive cover for you and your family
* Free ciders and beers (including low and zero alcohol options)
* Retail discounts
* 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
Application
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply before the closing date listed above. You might not meet every single requirement for the role, and that’s okay – we all need the opportunity to develop and unlock our full potential. If this advert piques your interest, we’d encourage you to apply rather than ruling yourself out. We’re committed to finding great talent who can grow with us—no matter who you are or where you’re from.
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), we’re more than happy to review our processes – please feel free to get in touch with us as needed.
Apply today to discover Your Future, Untapped.
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