Brewer

The People Co; Waddesdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Waddesdon seeks a Fermenter to join their team. The role involves hands-on work with fermentation and filtration processes to create extraordinary drinks, while maintaining safety and quality standards. Candidates should have the right to work in the UK and relevant qualifications or experience in brewing. This permanent position offers opportunities for growth within a dynamic operations team.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with brewing management software (e.g., Breww) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily fermentations and filtrations according to the production schedule.
• Develop expertise in fermentation and filtration processes.
• Maintain hygiene, health, and safety standards.
• Provide support on bottling and canning lines.
• Support warehouse operations as needed.

Skills

Brewing management software experience

Good level of physical fitness

Education

IBD GCB or similar qualification

Tools

Forklift truck certification

Job description

Overview

Our client based in Waddesdon are seeking to recruit a Fermenter to join their team on a permanent basis in their unique business. You'll work hands‑on with tanks, filters, and all the moving parts that turn raw ingredients into extraordinary drinks enjoyed in Michelin‑star restaurants, national retailers, and across our partner brands. This role blends science and craft, with occasional involvement in packaging and warehouse tasks to keep the entire operation running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily fermentations and filtrations according to the production schedule
• Develop expertise in our unique fermentation and filtration processes
• Follow the Client's fermentation SOPs accurately and diligently
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, health, and safety
• Identify risks within propagation and fermentation and help mitigate them
• Collaborate with the wider operations team to meet production targets
• Perform laboratory work to professional laboratory standards

Packaging Support

• Provide occasional shift support on bottling and canning lines
• Potential to grow into supervising the bottling line as required

Warehouse Support

• Support warehouse operations when needed (e.g., box builds, stock checks)

General Duties

• Maintain accurate production and quality records
• Monitor, maintain, and clean equipment to required standards, including CIP processes
• Meet and uphold quality targets
• Work to SALSA and BRC standards
• Assist with stock management
• Work shifts as required by the production plan

Requirements

• Right to Work in the UK
• IBD GCB or similar relevant qualification or 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Experience with brewing management software (e.g., Breww) desirable
• Good level of physical fitness
• Forklift truck certification desirable

If this sounds like a role that would be of interest please hit apply and one of the team will be in contact with you. Due to high volumes of applications if you have not recieved a response within one week please take this as you have not been successful at this stage.