Brewery Operator – Craft Production & Perks

Wells & Co.; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25d

Private health care

Life assurance

Discounts 30%

Job summary

Wells & Co in Bedford (Brewpoint Brewery) is seeking a Brewery Operative to maintain a safe, efficient production environment and support daily brewing operations. You will work across Packaging, Processing, Brewhouse and Cellars, adhering to recipes, SOPs and HACCP requirements while driving continuous improvement and quality control.

A strong team player with 1+ year experience is essential. Join a small, dedicated team and enjoy great benefits, training and opportunities to develop your craft

Qualifications

• 1+ years proven experience within a brewery or manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols, quality control, and production processes.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Problem-solving attitude.
• Knowledge of 5S principles and Standard Work procedures.
• Holder of an FLT Certificate.
• Strong commuter literacy within Microsoft suite, ERP and WMS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment for all team members and customers.
• Operate machinery across Packaging, Processing, Brewhouse or Cellars.
• Follow recipes, specifications and SOPs with accuracy and maintain records.
• Conduct daily and weekly production activities based on production and loading plan.
• React to changes in production plans, breakdowns or delays, and follow escalation plan.
• Be involved in daily production meetings and support maintenance activities.
• Support Brewery Engineer with breakdowns and Planned Preventive Maintenance.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and QC/QA processes.

Skills

Safety protocols

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

5S

Education

FLT Certificate

Tools

NAV

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wells & Co in Bedford (Brewpoint Brewery) is seeking a Brewery Operative to maintain a safe, efficient production environment and support daily brewing operations. You will work across Packaging, Processing, Brewhouse and Cellars, adhering to recipes, SOPs and HACCP requirements while driving continuous improvement and quality control.

A strong team player with 1+ year experience is essential. Join a small, dedicated team and enjoy great benefits, training and opportunities to develop your craft