Brewery Operative — Packaging, Brewing & Progression

Signature Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount 25%–50% on F&B

Employee Assistance Programme

Extra annual leave days

Job summary

Signature Group is seeking a Brewery Operative at their Edinburgh site to join the fast-paced production team. The role centers on packaging, brewing and stock management, with initial focus on packaging duties and stock control.

You will work on a shift basis, reporting to the Packaging manager, with typical shifts 7am-3pm or 1pm-9pm, and potential overtime. The role may involve occasional work at other Edinburgh sites.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a brewery with knowledge of brewing/packaging processes or working in a food manufacturing environment would be beneficial but not essential.
• Good numerical skills and the ability to work as part of a team and independently without supervision is required.
• The role suits a friendly, dynamic individual with a passion for great beer and a drive to learn about brewing.
• A full, clean, UK driver’s licence is preferrable but not essential, FLT certificate highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the completion of kegging and stock management operations.
• Assisting with the completion of brewing, cellar and filtration operations where it is required.
• CIP (Clean in Place) of vessels.
• Maintaining a high standard of hygiene and housekeeping throughout the production facility.
• Ensuring production and stock records are accurate and up to date.
• Quality testing (and tasting!).
• There may also be the occasional requirement to represent the company at trade shows and customer facing events.
• Core working hours will normally be 40 hrs per week with shifts possible between 6am and 10pm Monday to Friday with occasional weekend working.
• Typical shifts will run 7am-3pm and 1pm-9pm (40 hrs) or as agreed with your line manager.
• It may be necessary from time to time for you to work at one of our other sites in central Edinburgh.

Job description

Signature Group is seeking a Brewery Operative at their Edinburgh site to join the fast-paced production team. The role centers on packaging, brewing and stock management, with initial focus on packaging duties and stock control.

You will work on a shift basis, reporting to the Packaging manager, with typical shifts 7am-3pm or 1pm-9pm, and potential overtime. The role may involve occasional work at other Edinburgh sites.