Brewing Technician

Brewing Technician

LittleconnellBrewery,Co.Kildare

Permanent Contract

Closing 14/09/2026

BrewingTechnician -From €58,500 including shift allowance plus competitive benefits package with pension, shares scheme and bonus.

About us

With over 200 brands sold innearly 180countries, Diageo is home to some of the world's most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray,Smirnoffand Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life's moments - from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent,curiosityand ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge,supportand learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning,improvingand raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more!

Join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team.

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production,logistics,engineeringand supplier partnerships.

It'sfast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality,efficiencyand sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers' hands,you'llplay a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

A forward-thinking €200 million investmenthas broughtan innovative, carbon-neutral brewery to life in Newbridge, Co. Kildare,set to open in 2026. This best-in-class facility will be Ireland's second-largest brewing operation and a powerhouse of sustainability, running entirely on renewable energy.It'swhere iconic beers likeRockshore, Harp, Smithwick's, and Kilkenny will be crafted for a new generation.

About the Role

As a Brewing Technician you will safelyoperate,monitorandmaintainend-to-end brewing operations from raw material intake through brewing, fermentation,filtrationand tanker dispatch, delivering beer safely, to specification and to production plan.

The role owns process execution, product quality, equipment basicconditionandaccurateoperational data, usingZapticfor digital work management andManExfor performance management and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Safelyoperatebrewing processes and equipmentin accordance withSOPs, recipes, production plans and site Safety, Quality, Food Safety and Environmental standards.

• Operate across raw material handling, brewhouse, fermentation/maturation, filtration, brightbeerand tanker filling withindemonstratedcompetence.

• Monitor process and quality parameters, respond todeviationsand escalate abnormalities appropriately.

• Execute CIP, sanitation, Autonomous Maintenance and 5S, taking ownership of equipment condition and performance.

• Maintainaccurateprocess, quality and traceability records usingBrewmaxx, Orbis, Harford,Zapticand other site systems.

• Coordinate operational activities, including product transfers and tanker loading/dispatch, tomaintainsafe and efficient product flow.

• Participate in shift handovers, daily performancereviewsandManExroutines, ensuring clear communication and effective follow-up.

• Identifyandeliminatelosses through structured problem-solving and continuous improvement activities covering yield, quality, time, energy,materialsand equipment performance.

• Support trials, process changes, new productintroductionsand improvement projects.

• Develop cross-functional capability, shareknowledgeand work collaboratively with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Utilities and Logistics.

About you

We'relooking for a motivated and proactive individual with experience in brewing, food & beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, chemical, utilities, or other automated process manufacturing environments.You'llbe passionate about operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, with the drive to take ownership, solve problems, and contribute to a high-performing team. While experience is valuable, your ability to learn, adapt, and make a positive impact is what will set you apart.

Whatyou'llbring:

• Experience working within a manufacturing or process environment, ideally in brewing, food & beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, chemical, utilities, or other highly automated industries.

• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills, with the ability toidentifyroot causes and implement effective solutions.

• A good understanding of process operations, equipment performance, and continuous improvement principles.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across production, engineering, and support functions.

• A proactive approach to safety, quality, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.

• Confidence using digital manufacturing and maintenance systems, with the ability to interpret data and use insights to improve performance.

• A growth mindset with a passion for learning, developing new skills, and supporting the development of others.

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment while delivering agreedobjectivesand driving sustainable results.

Working with us

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life's moments. Andit'sour people, with their different experiences,perspectivesand talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong,contributeand strive for their personal best.You'llwork alongside people withdifferent backgrounds,experiencesand perspectives - challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together,we'reconstantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us,you'llhave the opportunity to contribute, make animpactand play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity!

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Client-provided location(s): Droichead Nua, Ireland

Job ID: Diageo-JR1128745

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-08-26T23:37:45