Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced multi-skilled engineer to join our team in the Brewery.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, your work will be at the heart of what we do. From ensuring the smooth operation of our brewing systems and packaging lines, to helping deliver the quality that Joseph Holt is known for, your efforts will directly contribute to keeping the beer flowing to pubs and customers across the Northwest.

At Joseph Holt, our Brewery in Cheetham Hill, Manchester is the heart of our operations. Our site features a mix of classic and modern technology, including a boiler, compressors, pumps, cask and keg packaging lines, CIP sets, grain handling systems, and a variety of push-button and SCADA control systems. Brewing on the same site since 1860, we combine tradition with innovation to deliver exceptional beer – and you’ll be part of the team that makes it all possible!

Key Responsibilities:

• Join our small engineering team to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance across the site, either directly or with the assistance of contractors.
• Focus on preventative maintenance to minimise breakdowns and ensure operations run smoothly.
• Carry out routine boiler checks and monitoring, ensuring safe and efficient operation and escalating any issues as required.
• Carry out routine checks and monitoring of the reverse osmosis (RO) plant to support its effective and efficient operation.
• Order parts and maintain accurate maintenance records to support the Brewery’s operational needs.
• Participate in project work and Capex opportunities to help us modernise, improve and innovate.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across different departments on sustainability and efficiency projects, supporting initiatives aimed at reducing energy and water usage, waste and our overall environmental impact.

The Successful Candidate:

• Hold necessary trade qualifications (NVQ, Apprenticeship, or equivalent).
• Be self-motivated, driven, willing to be challenged and improve and have a strong work ethic.
• Willing to learn with support from Joseph Holt to gain further qualifications.
• Experience with SCADA systems / PLCs is beneficial, but not essential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Highly organised, with a positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a friendly team.

What we offer:

• 28 days holiday a year + 5 bank holidays
• Company discount card; 20% off food and drink when purchased together. 20% off accommodation.
• Company-wide celebrations and awards and various fundraising events
• 20% discount on Joseph Holt Beers from our online shop
• Company Contributory Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours with Monday–Friday day shifts.
• No regular evening or weekend work. We are not a 24/7 site and, as such, do not require regular overtime.
• Annual Summer and Christmas Bonus Scheme
• Annual Pay Review
• Employee Assistant Programme – available 24/7, 365 days a year
• External discounts and rewards scheme
• Induction and Ongoing training
• Free onsite parking
• The chance to gain a qualification through our apprentice scheme
• Long Service Awards; 10, 20, 30, and 40-year awards

Who are we:

Joseph Holt is an independent, six-generation family-owned company, with 127 pubs across the Northwest, ranging from traditional community pubs, food led destination pubs and some with onsite letting rooms. Since 1849 we have been brewing a wide range of award-winning beers in our Manchester brewery, which have won 9 Gold Medals at the International Brewing Awards at the last 8 International Brewing Awards in the last 15 years alone. Alongside this, we have an ever-expanding Free Trade and sell beer to multiple types of accounts across the country. We are a friendly, family run Brewer and Pub Company that are passionate about what we do and the people who work for us. For over 100 years, we have fundraised for the Christie Hospital and also support different charity appeals throughout the community.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV to [email protected].

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