Job Description :

Brewing/Utilities Operator  

Littleconnell Brewery, Co.Kildare 

Permanent Contract 

Closing Date: 24/06/2025 

Brewing/Utilities Operator - €45,000 (+shift allowance where applicable) plus competitive benefits package with pension, shares scheme and bonus. 

Working With Us 

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. Creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and can belong is crucial. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of building and championing an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different genders, ethnicities, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, social classes, educational backgrounds—everything that makes us unique. 

Our ambition is to create one of the best-performing consumer products companies globally—most trusted and respected. Join us as we transform our business by taking our brands to the next level while shaping new ones as part of crafting the next generation of celebrations worldwide. 

We would actively encourage applications from people with transferable skills and those from diverse backgrounds, potentially from outside of the industry. Your unique experiences can contribute significantly to our innovative culture. 

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you! 

Join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team. 

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufactuing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations. We are proud to be a global leader in beverage alcohol with an exceptional portfolio of brands, including Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, Smirnoff, Tanqueray, and many more. 

A forward-thinking €200 million investment is bringing an 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’s where iconic beers like Rockshore, Harp, Smithwick’s, and Kilkenny will be crafted for a new generation. 

About the Team 

At the Littleconnell Brewery, we’re reimagining how great teams work. Here, you won’t find traditional shift managers or rigid hierarchies. Instead, our teams operate with true accountability: collaborating, making decisions together, and taking shared ownership of their performance. 

We have a mixture of day, and rotational shift opportunities designed to grow your expertise and impact across our operations. 

Every Brewing/Utilities Operator plays a vital role in crafting how work gets done. Leadership is demonstrated by everyone, everywhere and in our everyday, giving everyone the opportunity to step up, lead, and grow. This is a workplace built on trust, accountability, and mutual respect, where your voice matters and your impact is real. 

If you’re ready to work in an empowered, collaborative environment, Littleconnell Brewery could be the perfect fit. 

About the Role  

After our comprehensive training, you’ll be a multi-skilled professional responsible for ensuring excellence across every stage of the production process, from brewing to utilities and water treatment. You’ll work in a collaborative, operate-and-maintain model, using digital tools and automation to improve efficiency, safety, and quality every step of the way. 

What you’ll do: 

Champion a strong safety culture, promoting best practices to maintain an injury-free workplace. 

Operate, monitor and maintain brewing, utilities, and water treatment equipment to the highest standard.  

Ensure premium quality, food safety, and environmental compliance  

Keep production systems and inventory data accurate and up to date. 

Support continuous improvement through data-driven decisions and innovative thinking. 

Rotate through the different areas of production in brewing operations and utilities operations to develop broad, hands-on expertise and drive flexibility. 

Contribute to site sustainability efforts through waste, water, and energy optimisation initiatives 

Ensure every batch of our beer is top quality through sensory analysis and evaluation. 

About You 

We’re looking for motivated individuals.  Your problem-solving approach and passion for growth and excellence is what  really counts. 

What You’ll Bring: 

A talent for identifying and solving sophisticated challenges. 

Excellent communication and teamwork skills to thrive in a diverse environment. 

Passion for driving operational excellence, along with the ability to support your team. 

You'll be someone who embraces change, flourishes in a fast-paced environment, and is excited to use digital tools to make a real impact. If you're driven by innovation, eager to learn, and ready to help shape the future of brewing, we’d love to hear from you. 

Whether you’re starting out or bringing years of experience, we’ll support your development through on-the-job learning, mentorship, and access to Diageo’s global talent programs. 

If you require a reasonable adjustment during the application process or at any stage thereafter please ensure that you make a note when submitting your application. 
 
 

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