Production Brewer at Stroud Brewery – Thrupp, England

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6th August 25

Shortlisting: 6th June

Interviews: Wednesday 11th August

Salary

Based on Experience

Job Function

To assist the brewers in the production of beer to finished packaged products ready for sale

Main responsibilities

Brewing:

• Brewing - Wort production, cellaring, packaging

• Cleaning – vessels, casks and the premises

• Routine maintenance of brewery equipment

• Ensuring quality, health and safety measures are adhered to and maintained

• Assisting with monthly stocktaking

• Database - Data entry and information updates

• Updating brewery software for production and ingredients etc

• Host brewery tours on a rotation basis

Other tasks as required

Due to the changing nature of work practices, or for operational, commercial or technical reasons, it is accepted that the company reserves the right to make changes to individual job descriptions as necessary.

Person Specification:

This post is physically demanding and carries a great deal of responsibility. We are seeking somebody with a mature outlook, who can publicly represent the brewery; work well in a small team and has an eye for detail. It is a very practical environment, which involves the understanding and monitoring of a wide range of processes.

Breweries are noisy, hot (and cold), steamy places, with strong smells. Workers need to be aware at all times of the prevalent risks associated with the tasks at hand. This will involve the operation of machinery and working with hot, and chemical hazards. You may be expected to work at heights, using ladders for access to vessels. Protective clothing, such as overalls, gloves, boots and occasionally masks and ear protectors need to be worn when and where necessary according to the relevant Health and Safety directive. All PPE will be provided.

The working day will involve loading and unloading raw materials and other products and will occasionally involve working outside in all weathers. It will also involve standing for long periods. The successful candidate may be required to lift and manage heavy sacks and casks. The work may not be suitable for people who are sensitive to dust. On Job training will be provided.

Essential

• An interest in real ales and their production

• Previous brewing experience (drink production)

• Responsible about hygiene, and health and safety

• Computer competence (e-mail, spreadsheets, word-processing)

• Numerate (for weighing and brewery calculations)

• Good at paying attention to detail

• Practical with good manual skills

• Willing to work with machinery

• Able to work well in a team

• Have good communication skills

• Reliable

• Aptitude for learning

• The ability to multi-task and successfully react to additional tasks as they occur, such as managing commercial deliveries and public enquiries.

Desirable

• Share Stroud Brewery ethos for sustainability

• Forklift experience

• Full clean driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

• Opportunity for professional development and advancement within the brewery.

• Staff beer allowance

• Company pension scheme

• A friendly and supportive work environment within a growing and respected B Corps/organic craft brewery