Brewery Support Operator

Frontpage; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage supplier in Northampton is looking for Brewery Support Operators to join their team. This role involves supporting shift-based colleagues, maintaining production plans, and ensuring health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced production setting, good IT skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Strong communication skills and an understanding of health safety considerations are essential. The role offers competitive benefits including a monthly product allowance and private medical options.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

Access to high street discounts

Qualifications

• Full UK working rights required.
• Experience in a fast-moving production environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Health Safety & Environmental considerations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues during peak periods operating plant equipment.
• Contribute to production plans and key performance targets.
• Drive problem-solving process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Build strong relationships through effective communication.

Skills

IT literate (QC/SPC Word Excel)

Forklift

Basic Math

Heavy Equipment Operation

Mechanical Knowledge

Job description

Job Title and Location

Job Title: Brewery Support Operator

Location: Northampton

Job Length: Permanent

Working Hours: 35h 08:00-16:00

Competitive Salary and Benefits

• Monthly product allowance (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available)
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Application Dates

Application Closing Date: Friday 5th December

Interview Date: Thursday 11th December

About the Company

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664 Poretti and Brooklyn ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 5 production facilities and 16 logistics depots servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together the one common goal remains and that is ensuring our people succeed.

About the Role

We currently have 2 opportunities to join the Northampton Brewery as Support Operators. This is a great chance to join a progressive business and kick start your career with Carlsberg Britvic.

Role Responsibilities

• Support shift-based colleagues during peak periods operating plant equipment and assisting with tanker loading/offloading.
• Contribute to production plans, service level agreements and key performance targets while maintaining flexibility across the department.
• Drive problem-solving process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives embedding best practice standards.
• Lead and support health safety environmental hygiene and housekeeping improvements to ensure compliance and safe operations.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, internal teams and external customers through effective communication and collaboration.
• Ensure productivity and efficiency are optimised across each shift to deliver consistent operational performance.

Experience and Key Attributes

• IT literate (QC/SPC Word Excel)
• Have knowledge of the relevant Health Safety & Environmental considerations
• Understanding of right first time principles
• Experience of working in a fast-moving production environment
• Full UK working Rights.

Commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences – including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues where diverse perspectives are welcomed and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Application Process

We read applications continuously and vacancies may be filled anytime so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Key Skills

Forklift, Calipers, Basic Math, Heavy Equipment Operation, Math, Packaging, Mechanical Knowledge, Paving, Fireworks, Clamp Truck, Excavator, Manufacturing