Summary
Location
Preston
Type
full-time
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About this role
#Ownership
Purpose:
Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive. Our portfolio of iconic brands includes global classics like Stella Artois, Budweiser, and Corona, and well-known favorites such as Camden Hells, Beck’s, and Leffe. 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.
#LI-BudweiserUK&I
Other facts
About AB InBev
As a company, we dream big to create a future with more cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, move our industry forward and make a meaningful impact in the world. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest ingredients.
Our diverse portfolio of well over 500 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser®, Corona® and Stella Artois®; multi-country brands Beck’s®, Hoegaarden®, Leffe® and Michelob ULTRA®; and local champions such as Aguila®, Antarctica®, Bud Light®, Brahma®, Cass®, Castle®, Castle Lite®, Cristal®, Harbin®, Jupiler®, Modelo Especial®, Quilmes®, Victoria®, Sedrin®, and Skol®.
Our brewing heritage dates back more than 600 years, spanning continents and generations. From our European roots at the Den Hoorn brewery in Leuven, Belgium. To the pioneering spirit of the Anheuser & Co brewery in St. Louis, US. To the creation of the Castle Brewery in South Africa during the Johannesburg gold rush. To Bohemia, the first brewery in Brazil.
Geographically diversified with a balanced exposure to developed and developing markets, we leverage the collective strengths of approximately 167,000 colleagues based in nearly 50 countries worldwide.
What you'll do
- The Maintenance Planner will plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities across the brewery to ensure optimal equipment performance. This role involves collaborating with various teams to maximize productivity and support continuous improvement initiatives.
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