Shift Brewer
Location: Purity Brewing Company, Alcester
Salary: From £27,500 per year
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Rotating mornings, afternoons and nights, with occasional weekend working as required
Join the Purity Brewing Team
Love great beer? Interested in manufacturing or production? Whether you already have brewing experience or you're looking to transfer your skills from food manufacturing, FMCG or another process-based industry, we'd love to hear from you.
No brewing experience? Full training is provided for candidates with manufacturing, food production, FMCG or other process industry experience who are looking to build a career in brewing.
We're looking for a Shift Brewer to join our production team. You'll work alongside our experienced brewers, learning every stage of the brewing process while helping us produce consistently high-quality beer in a safe, efficient and quality-focused environment.
If you're enthusiastic, enjoy hands-on work and want to develop your skills in a growing brewery, this could be the perfect opportunity.
What you'll be doing
As a Shift Brewer, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day brewing operation by:
- Operating brewing, fermentation and cellar processes.
- Monitoring brewing activities to ensure product quality and consistency.
- Carrying out quality checks, sampling and recording production data accurately.
- Cleaning and sanitising brewing equipment using CIP (Cleaning in Place) systems.
- Operating production equipment safely and efficiently.
- Supporting packaging and other production activities when required.
- Assisting with stock management of raw materials and brewing consumables.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and reporting any operational issues.
- Following all Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality procedures.
- Working closely with colleagues to keep production running smoothly.
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for producing quality products. Brewing experience is welcome, but it's not essential.
Essential
- Willingness to work a rotating shift pattern.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
- Physically capable of working in a production environment.
- Good numeracy and record-keeping skills.
- Flexible, reliable and positive approach to work.
Desirable
- Previous brewing experience.
- Experience in food manufacturing, beverage production, FMCG or another manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of brewing processes, fermentation and cellar operations.
- FLT licence.
- Food Hygiene qualification.
- Experience working with HACCP and quality management systems.
Don't worry if you don't meet every requirement. If you have transferable manufacturing or production experience and are keen to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
What we offer
- Starting salary from £27,500 per year
- 40-hour working week
- Full training and ongoing development
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing brewery group
- Company benefits package
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- The opportunity to build a rewarding career producing award-winning beer
Why join Purity Brewing?
At Purity Brewing, we're passionate about brewing exceptional beer and investing in our people. Whether you're an experienced brewer or looking to start a new career in brewing, you'll receive the training, support and opportunities you need to develop your skills and grow with us.
Apply today
If you're looking for a hands-on role where you can learn new skills, work as part of a great team and help produce award-winning beer, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start your brewing career with Purity Brewing.
Pay: From £27,500.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Alcester B49 6JF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience in food manufacturing, beverage production, FMCG or another manufacturing environment?
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
