Mobile Bar Operations Technician

Wells & Co.; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and equipment provided

Flexible field-based role

Full training on systems

Job summary

Wells & Co. Bedford, United Kingdom, is seeking a Mobile Bar Operations Technician & Driver to support our mobile bar services at events and festivals. The role involves delivery, installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment with a focus on safety and customer service.

You will travel to venues, set up bars, and provide on-site support, working evenings and weekends as required. A full UK driving licence and experience in hospitality or beverage systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Living close to Bedford and holding a full UK driving licence.
• Experience with beer dispense systems, cellar equipment, cooling systems, pumps or CO2.
• Experience setting up temporary bars or event infrastructure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical information clearly.
• Calm under pressure with proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mobile bars and equipment to festivals, pubs, exhibitions and events.
• Safely load, transport and unload equipment using a company vehicle.
• Install, set up and commission mobile bar equipment to specifications.
• Provide customers and event teams with guidance on safe operation.
• Offer remote technical support during hire and attend site to resolve issues.
• Dismantle and recover equipment after events.
• Clean, inspect and prepare equipment for future hires.
• Identify and report faults or missing items.
• Maintain relationships with customers, venue operators and event organisers.

Skills

Driving licence

Beer dispense systems

Event setup

Problem-solving

Communication

Physical fitness

Independent worker

Job description

Mobile Bar Operations Technician Wells & Co. Bedford, United Kingdom

We are an ambitious and growing brewery based in Bedford, proudly showcasing our award-winning beers at festivals, exhibitions, trade shows and events across the Home Counties. We're looking for a Mobile Bar Operations Technician & Driver to play a key role in delivering and supporting our mobile bar operations.

You’ll be responsible for delivering, installing and maintaining our mobile bar equipment at a variety of events, ensuring everything is set up correctly and operating smoothly. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in hospitality, events, cellar services or beverage dispense systems who enjoys travelling, problem-solving and providing excellent customer service.

This is an ad hoc, part-time position paid on an hourly basis, with hours varying according to event schedules and business needs. As events are often held during evenings and weekends, flexibility is essential, particularly during the busy summer festival season.

• Deliver mobile bars and associated equipment to festivals, pubs, exhibitions and events.
• Safely load, transport and unload equipment using a company vehicle.
• Install, set up and commission mobile bar equipment to agreed specifications.
• Provide customers and event teams with clear guidance on the safe and correct operation of equipment.
• Offer remote technical support throughout the hire period and attend site when required to resolve issues.
• Dismantle and recover equipment following events.
• Clean, inspect and prepare equipment for future hires.
• Identify and report any faults, damage or missing items.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers, venue operators and event organisers.
• Living close to Bedford and holding a full UK driving licence
• Previous experience within the brewing, hospitality, events, mobile bar or drinks industry.
• Experience working with beer dispense systems, cellar equipment, cooling systems, pumps or CO₂ systems.
• Experience setting up temporary bars, event infrastructure or similar equipment.
• Comfortable driving and handling valuable equipment.
• Practical and mechanically minded with strong fault-finding skills.
• Confident working independently and managing your workload.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical information clearly.
• Physically fit and capable of loading and moving bar equipment.
• Calm under pressure with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Competitive pay of £18-£20 per hour, depending on experience.
• Company van and equipment provided.
• Flexible and varied field-based role.
• The opportunity to work at some of the region's best beer festivals, events and exhibitions.
• Full training on our systems and equipment.
• A supportive, friendly team within a growing brewery business.

If you're dependable, hands-on, technically capable and enjoy the excitement of supporting live events, we'd love to hear from you.