Looking to work in the exciting world of beer and drinks dispense at Events? Are you someone who enjoys a diverse working day, travelling to different locations around London and the South East?
Who are we?
Rent a Keg is a small family run business based in Edenbridge, Kent, established in 2004 to fill a niche in the events market delivering kegs and installing taps for private and corporate parties. The business has since grown from strength to strength, expanding into exhibitions, corporate offices and permanent draught installations, becoming one of the leading providers of temporary and permanent draught dispense solutions in the South East.
Due to our continued expansion and rapid growth, we are now looking to add another technician to our team to help support increasing demand across both our events and corporate office divisions.
As we solely deal with the events and corporate office market, the role has many benefits that you would not normally associate with a dispense technician position, such as not having to work in cellars, kit already being pre-prepared, the use of off the shelf parts, and flexible working hours with options of overtime or time in lieu.
We are a small team of five full time staff, but a highly efficient team that operates effectively to deliver our bespoke products to interesting and often exciting locations, from 5 star hotels and famous corporations to the occasional celebrity party.
The Role
As a very important customer facing member of the team, we require a day to day technician to install and deliver kegs, taps, glassware and bars for our customers. The work is based on weekly shifts spread across five days per week.
Work is spread from Monday to Sunday, however weekends and unsocial hours are paid at a higher rate. No more than six Saturdays per quarter are required and Sunday shifts are rare. The role offers a minimum of 40 paid hours per week with the option of overtime when available. Given the nature of the role, time in lieu can also be accrued and taken in quieter periods.
A typical week's work would include the installation of short term hire draught setups, line cleaning and installing kegs for corporate offices, installing new equipment for long term lease clients and, on occasion, helping the wider team install larger temporary systems for festivals and sporting events. There is also the opportunity to work at events as a cellar technician at an increased rate of pay.
Who the role would suit
The role would suit someone who enjoys driving, is active and physically fit, as heavy lifting is required, enjoys meeting new people and can build ongoing working relationships.
The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and enjoy installing draught equipment to a very high standard, taking pride in their work. You will also have an interest in the beer and drinks industry and/or the technical side of dispense.
Communication, common sense, appearance and self organisation are essential requirements for the role.
Your key responsibilities are:
- Installing draught equipment for events, homes and corporate offices
- Delivering kegs of beer and other drinks
- Maintaining and cleaning pre-existing installations
- Installing mobile bars for temporary hire
- Preparing equipment for customer collection
Key skills for the position:
- Full drivers licence with no more than 3 points
- Above 25 years old due to insurance
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Able to multitask and solve problems effectively
- Strong attitude towards quality assurance
- Works well as part of a team and independently
- Physically fit enough to lift and move heavy equipment regularly (kegs and coolers)
- Good IT skills across Microsoft Office and general computer use
- DIY or trade experience
- Tidy, clean, organised and methodical
- Ideally has experience within the dispense industry or a trade with transferable skills such as plumbing, engineering or hospitality, although full training will be provided
Ideal requirements
- Full UK driving licence essential
- Previous dispense technician experience or transferable trade skills (plumber, gas engineer, builder etc.) as training will be provided
What we offer
- £29,000 to £33,000 base salary (40 hours per week), dependent on experience
- Additional hours and overtime available, season dependent
- Weekend and unsocial hours paid at an enhanced rate
- New company van and fuel card
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- Flexible rota hours
- Free beer allowance
Schedule
- Monday to Sunday with two days off
- Most work is weekday based outside of peak season, weekend work is usually 2-4 hours per shift
- Occasional Saturdays during summer and Christmas periods
- Sundays are rare
- No more than six Saturday shifts per quarter
- Weekend and unsocial hours paid at a higher rate
What to expect
- A fair amount of driving, with an average of 3 to 4 hours per day during peak periods, including driving in London and around the M25
- The position requires a degree of fitness, as every job involves lifting equipment and kegs. Trolleys, ramps are provided where possible
- A typical busy season day includes 4 to 6 deliveries, reducing to 2 to 3 during quieter periods
- Work includes installations, collections, line cleans and keg deliveries
- You will visit a wide range of venues, from private homes and luxury hotels to skyscrapers and football stadiums
- The work is extremely varied and no two days are the same
- Increased hours from May to October and throughout December
Where is the position based?
The position is based from our warehouse in Edenbridge, Kent. However, all deliveries and installations are carried out throughout London and the surrounding counties, with a large proportion of the role spent on the road.
Pay: £29,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have a driving licence?
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
