Junior Packaging Operator

BrewDog PLC; Dunecht; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension enhancement up to 10%

4-week sabbatical every 5 years

Staff discount 50% BrewDog products

Extra holiday days

Healthcare

Life assurance

Job summary

BrewDog PLC is seeking a Packaging Operator to join our canning, bottling and kegging lines. You will operate machinery, perform quality checks, and maintain production flow in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires attention to detail, a willingness to work a 4-on/4-off shift (days and nights), and a passion for craft beer. Training is provided to ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Previous packaging experience is preferred but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Willingness to work a 24/7 shift pattern (4 days on, 4 off; 7am–7pm then 7pm–7am).
• Passion for craft beer and brewing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging lines (canning, bottling, and kegging) safely and efficiently.
• Conduct regular quality checks on bottles, cans, and labels.
• Maintain production output and minimize downtime.
• Clean and sanitise equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with team members to hit production targets and schedules.
• Set up and changeover packaging lines for different sizes/formats.
• Report safety hazards and equipment issues to supervisors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and costs.
• Complete training and certifications related to safety, quality, and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality consciousness

Physical stamina

Shift work

Teamwork

Tools

Fillers

Cappers

Labellers

Job description

About Us

PENSION ENHANCEMENTS UP TO 10% | 4-WEEK SABBATICAL EVERY 5 YEARS | STAFF DISCOUNT | EXTRA HOLIDAY DAY EACH YEAR | We love great craft beer. We want everyone to be as passionate about it as we are - and our central team are vital in this mission. Every single person in our team can shape our future for the better, whether that’s for our people, planet or our incredible beer. Because we expect great things from you, we give great things back. PENSION ENHANCEMENT | We increase our contributions to your pension up to 10% of your salary so together we can properly invest in your future. And, since the statutory amount all businesses pay is 3%, our decision to pay above that shows we’re taking your future seriously. 4-WEEK SABBATICAL | After every 5 years here you will receive an additional 4 weeks off to spend doing whatever you want. STAFF DISCOUNT | 50% off BrewDog Beers/Ciders, Wonderland Cocktails, BrewDog Merchandise, and Soft Drinks, plus 25% off all other menu items in our BrewDog Bars. Crew also get discount on takeaway beer – perfect for taking the bar home. ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY DAYS | For every full year completed up to your 5th year with us we add on one additional day’s leave above and beyond your initial entitlement. You therefore get an extra full week off at 5 years every single year onward to rest up. AND A LOT MORE | Okay, deep breath… enhanced sick pay, healthcare, life assurance, high street retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, enhanced family friendly policies around maternity and paternity leave, pawternity leave, DE+I and crew forum groups and an allowance to quality check some beers each month! We’re focused on making sure that we, and future generations, have a planet to brew great beer on. Our industry leading techniques help us create and deliver unique beer whilst doing our bit (and others') for the environment.

About The Role

The Role:

As a Packaging Operator, you'll play a key role in ensuring our world-class beers are packaged to the highest standards. Working on our canning, bottling, and kegging lines, you'll be responsible for operating machinery, performing quality checks, and keeping production running smoothly.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a packaging or production environment is preferable but not essential.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.


• Willingness to work our 24/7 shift pattern consisting of 4 days on, 4 off 7am-7pm and 4 nights on, 4 off 7pm-7am.


• Passion for craft beer and brewing is a plus!

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with safety standards by strictly following workplace safety protocols, to reduce the risk of accidents and ensure a safe working environment for all team members.


• Monitor product quality during packaging by conducting regular inspections, ensuring that beer bottles, cans, kegs, and labels meet quality standards for consumer safety and satisfaction.


• Operate packaging machinery safely and effectively, ensuring the packaging line runs smoothly whilst preventing production downtime and maintaining output targets.


• Conduct routine cleaning of equipment by performing regular hygiene tasks, which helps prevent contamination and ensures equipment operates at optimal performance levels.


• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals by assisting colleagues and following instructions, helping to achieve set packaging targets within scheduled timeframes.


• Perform the setup and changeover of packaging lines by assisting with adjustments and settings for different bottle/can sizes or packaging formats, ensuring the smooth transition between different product runs.


• Report safety hazards and production issues to supervisors by promptly identifying and communicating risks or equipment malfunctions, minimising downtime and maintaining a safe work environment.


• Help to implement continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting and supporting process improvements, which increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the packaging line while reducing waste and costs.


• Complete required training and certification programs by actively participating in safety, quality, and equipment training sessions, ensuring the role is performed with the highest level of competence and compliance.

About You

• Ability to operate and monitor packaging equipment like fillers, cappers, and labellers.


• Basic understanding of machine maintenance and troubleshooting.


• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitising processes.


• Ability to perform quality checks on packaging (fill levels, seals, labels).


• Understanding of workplace safety protocols and equipment handling.


• Safe use of cleaning and sanitising chemicals.


• Effective time management to meet production schedules.


• Ability to work well in a team and communicate issues clearly.


• Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.


• Basic computer skills to track production data.