Engineering Planner - Brewing
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 January 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | AB InBev |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 30090644 |
Summary
Seniority Level: Associate
#Ownership
Purpose:
Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive. We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy. We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.
That’s Who We Are: Come and OWN IT.
What's in it for you:
Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health
Competitive parental leave and pension double contributions
25 days holidays per year
Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall well-being (travel insurance, gym memberships, discounted services, dental, etc.)
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
Global Bonus
WPA Private Medical Care
26 weeks paid leave for primary caregiver
Maintenance Planner – Brewing Department
Location: Samlesbury
Salary: £53,506.33 per annum.
Are you a proactive and organised maintenance professional looking to make a real impact in a world-class brewing environment? We’re looking for a Maintenance Planner to join our Brewing team and help keep our equipment performing at its best.
As a Maintenance Planner, you’ll play a central role in planning, scheduling, and coordinating all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across the brewery. Your work will ensure our teams have what they need, when they need it, while maximising productivity, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, schedule, and prioritise maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and automation equipment.
Build and maintain preventive maintenance programmes and support predictive maintenance initiatives.
Coordinate materials, tools, and spare parts to ensure seamless maintenance operations.
Analyse equipment performance and downtime data to identify improvements.
Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and operations teams to ensure work is executed efficiently and safely.
Support continuous improvement projects to enhance reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
What we’re looking for:
Technical diploma or degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field (preferred).
Several years’ experience in maintenance planning or as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Experience with SAP-ERP or similar maintenance systems.
Any experience in Advanced Excel and PowerBI is advantageous
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Why build your career with us
We recruit for mindset, ambition, cultural fit, and growth opportunities.
UNIQUE CULTURE
We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy. We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.
BRANDS EVERYONE LOVES
We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.
#Ownership
Purpose:
Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive. We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy. We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.
That’s Who We Are: Come and OWN IT.
What's in it for you:
Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health
Competitive parental leave and pension double contributions
25 days holidays per year
Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall well-being (travel insurance, gym memberships, discounted services, dental, etc.)
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
Global Bonus
WPA Private Medical Care
26 weeks paid leave for primary caregiver
Maintenance Planner – Brewing Department
Location: Samlesbury
Salary: £53,506.33 per annum.
Are you a proactive and organised maintenance professional looking to make a real impact in a world-class brewing environment? We’re looking for a Maintenance Planner to join our Brewing team and help keep our equipment performing at its best.
As a Maintenance Planner, you’ll play a central role in planning, scheduling, and coordinating all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across the brewery. Your work will ensure our teams have what they need, when they need it, while maximising productivity, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, schedule, and prioritise maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and automation equipment.
Build and maintain preventive maintenance programmes and support predictive maintenance initiatives.
Coordinate materials, tools, and spare parts to ensure seamless maintenance operations.
Analyse equipment performance and downtime data to identify improvements.
Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and operations teams to ensure work is executed efficiently and safely.
Support continuous improvement projects to enhance reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
What we’re looking for:
Technical diploma or degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field (preferred).
Several years’ experience in maintenance planning or as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Experience with SAP-ERP or similar maintenance systems.
Any experience in Advanced Excel and PowerBI is advantageous
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Why build your career with us
We recruit for mindset, ambition, cultural fit, and growth opportunities.
UNIQUE CULTURE
We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy. We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.
BRANDS EVERYONE LOVES
We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.