About Us
COMPANY SHARES | BONUS SCHEME | PENSION ENHANCEMENTS UP TO 10% | 4-WEEK SABBATICAL EVERY 5 YEARS | STAFF DISCOUNT | EXTRA HOLIDAY DAY EACH YEAR | ADDITIONAL PAY FOR EACH BEER EXAM PASSED
We love great craft beer. We want everyone to be as passionate about it as we are - and our central team are vital in this mission. Every single person in our team can shape our future for the better, whether that’s for our people, planet or our incredible beer. Because we expect great things from you, we give great things back.
HOP STOCK | We believe in sharing our success with our crew and have a unique Hop Stock benefit for our salaried team. That means you share in our success, and if we grow strongly, we win together.
BONUS SCHEME | Via BrewDog bonus scheme, our amazing crew members get rewarded when we succeed as a business. We wouldn’t be able to do it without you so it’s only right we share the success together.
PENSION ENHANCEMENT | We increase our contributions to your pension up to 10% of your salary so together we can properly invest in your future. And, since the statutory amount all businesses pay is 3%, our decision to pay above that shows we’re taking your future seriously.
4-WEEK SABBATICAL| After every 5 years here you will receive an additional 4 weeks off to spend doing whatever you want.
STAFF DISCOUNT | 25% off in bars, 30% off online and 50% off BrewDog Merch to fill up your fridge and your wardrobe* (*don’t put your hoody in the fridge though)
ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY DAYS | For every full year completed up to your 5th year with us we add on one additional day’s leave above and beyond your initial entitlement. You therefore get an extra full week off at 5 years every single year onward to rest up.
BEER TRAINING | We love beer and we want you to love beer too, so we’ll support you through the internationally-recognised Cicerone qualifications, so you can love it almost as much as we do. We’ll also pay you more for each level you pass.
AND A LOT MORE | Okay, deep breath… enhanced sick pay, healthcare, life assurance, high street retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, enhanced family friendly policies around maternity and paternity leave, pawternity leave, DE+I and crew forum groups and an allowance to quality check some beers each month!
We’re focused on making sure that we, and future generations, have a planet to brew great beer on. Our industry leading techniques help us create and deliver unique beer whilst doing our bit (and others’) for the environment.
About The Role
As Head of Engineering & Maintenance, you will oversee all engineering functions and maintenance activities across the brewery. You will lead a team of technicians and engineers, manage capital projects, and collaborate closely with production, quality, and safety teams to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
Key Result Area / Principal Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead the maintenance, engineering and facilities operations to ensure optimal performance of all equipment and infrastructure while maintaining compliance with legislation, including food safety, health and safety, and environmental standards
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 6 direct and 18 indirect reports, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance
- Enforce strict adherence to site HSE and quality procedures and processes, driving a safety-first culture within the team.
- Oversee maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor management
- Develop and oversee the implementation of effective maintenance strategies, including PPM schedules and reactive maintenance plans, to optimise equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Ensure Capital projects, including equipment upgrades, installations, and process improvements, are completed in line with the company's project management process, ensuring successful execution and minimal disruption to operations.
- Own the 5 year investment plan for the site
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering activities and present regular reports on performance, downtime and improvements to senior management
- Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and lead initiatives to enhance machine performance and reduce production costs
KEY RELATIONSHIPS - INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
- Production teams - Brewing, Packaging, Warehouse, AD Plant, Distillery, Hophub
- Health & Safety team
- Quality team
- People team
- Finance team
- Engineering and Maintenance 3rd party providers including OEM's
HEALTH & SAFETY
- Ensure that Health and Safety guidelines and fire regulations are strictly adhered to at all times
- Comply with safe working practices as defined by BrewDog
- Complete online or face to face training as and when required
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by acts or omissions at work
- GENERAL
- Be aware of and adhere to BrewDog policies and the Workplace Code at all times
- Take part in crew reviews throughout the year
- Cooperate with other BrewDog departments to achieve a great experience for our customers, applicants, colleagues, and contractors
- Attend training courses and complete online training modules as required to meet the requirements of the role
- Take responsibility for own personal development, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills
- Undertake any other duties as requested which are reasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role or necessary for the smooth running of the business
- Apply the BrewDog charter and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times
About You
THE BREWDOG CHARTER
IT'S ALL ABOUT BEER. NO COMPRISE We make every BrewDog experience the best it can be.
CREATIVITY IS OUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGE New beers. New ideas. New standards.
WE DO MORE IN A DAY THAN OTHERS DO IN A WEEK You get more done when you do it together.
WE LISTEN. WE LEARN No egos, just honesty and transparency.
WITHOUT US WE ARE NOTHING We play to win, and we have fun while we're doing it.
Qualifications & Specific Training
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Experience
- Experience in a senior engineering and maintenance role, ideally within in an FMCG or food/beverage production environment
- Experience gained in an organization or environment with a high degree of complexity and pace
- Experience managing teams, budgets, and external contractors
KNOWLEDGE
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and process control systems
- Understanding of application Health & Safety legislation
- Understanding of food safety and food safety requirements in manufacturing
Skills
- Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems
- Highly developed communication skills
- Well developed leadership and coaching skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure and consistently meet tight deadlines
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all tasks while identifying and correcting errors to maintain high-quality standards.
- Highly motivated self-starter who can take the initiative.
- Comfortable to challenge Management in order to maximise performance.
