Production Brewer

Beavertown Brewery; Enfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education support

Birthday holiday

Volunteer days

Discounts on Beavertown beer & merch

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

Team lunches & social events

25 days holiday + birthday off

Job summary

Beavertown Brewery in London is seeking a Production Brewer to join our brewing team, driving high-quality beer in a fast-paced production setting. You’ll lead wort production, operate a 150hl brewhouse, and support safety, quality and process improvements across the brewery.

You will enable fermentation performance, quality checks and routine cleaning, while mentoring junior team members and managing shift routines. A passion for great beer and hands-on brewing knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a larger-scale production brewery and brewing science know-how.
• Strong attention to detail and meticulous record-keeping.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and willingness to learn on the job.
• Ability to perform physical work, lifting up to 25kg.
• Awareness of mechanical or electrical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimise a fully automated 150hl brewhouse and manage wort production.
• Oversee co-products, raw materials and stock levels with quality focus.
• Carry out brewhouse cleaning, CIP, and safety procedures.
• Monitor fermentation, beer quality, and vessel sanitation in cellar.
• Run yeast handling, sheet filtration, and CO2/dissolved oxygen checks.
• Maintain production records and support continuous improvement projects.
• Coach junior team members and ensure shift priorities are met safely.
• Contribute to packaging readiness and troubleshooting of process issues.

Skills

Experience in a larger-scale brewery

Brewing processes & science

Attention to detail & record-keeping

Time management & organisation

Communication & eagerness to learn

Physical endurance (up to 25kg)

Mechanical or electrical engineering知识

Education

IBD General Certificate, Diploma or equivalent brewing qualification

MSc in Brewing or related discipline

Tools

Laboratory testing experience

Job description

Love Brewing great beer?

We're looking for a Production Brewer to join our brewing team and help us create the fresh, flavour-packed beers we're known for. If you love brewing science, thrive in a fast-paced production environment, and get a kick out of seeing world-class beer come to life, keep reading.

We’re Beavertown. A bit about us…

Eleven years ago, Beavertown was born in a tiny BBQ joint in Haggerston, North London. Fast forward to today and we're brewing out of our Out-of-This-World mothership, Beaverworld, alongside our micro-brewery in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Together, we've got the capacity to brew a mind-bending 90 million pints a year. That's a lot of great beer.

What you'll be doing…

You'll be part of our Brewing Operations team, responsible for turning raw materials into incredible beer while keeping quality, process and safety at the heart of everything you do.

Brewhouse Duties

• Operate our fully automated 150hl brewhouse
• Take ownership of wort production from start to finish
• Manage co-products including spent grain and surplus yeast
• Prepare malt and brewing ingredients
• Carry out brewhouse cleaning and CIP procedures
• Monitor and update production systems including BOTEC, SAP and Microsoft applications
• Perform routine quality checks, yeast counts and viability testing
• Manage raw material usage and stock levels
• Support brewing projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coach and support junior brewing team members
• Help ensure shift priorities are delivered safely and efficiently

You’ll also:

• Operate within our fully automated cellar environment
• Monitor fermentation performance and beer quality
• Conduct vessel cleaning and sanitation processes
• Manage yeast handling and storage
• Run centrifuge separation and sheet filtration processes
• Measure CO₂ and dissolved oxygen levels in tank
• Carry out dry hopping and beer transfers
• Ensure beer is ready and in specification for packaging
• Troubleshoot process issues as they arise
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation
• Help maintain world-class standards across food safety, quality and hygiene

What we're looking for

You’ll Bring:

• Experience in a larger-scale production brewery
• Strong knowledge of brewing processes, equipment and brewing science
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills
• Great time management and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and an eagerness to learn
• The ability to carry out physical work, including lifting loads up to 25kg
• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering

Bonus Points For:

• IBD General Certificate, Diploma or equivalent brewing qualification
• MSc in Brewing or related discipline even better!
• Laboratory testing experience

Working pattern

This is a full-time role which includes night working on a rotational basis.

Rotating AM and PM and Night shifts:

• Morning: 6:15am - 2.45 pm
• Evening: 2:15 pm - 10.45 pm; and
• Night: 10:15 pm - 6:45 am (max. 4 nights per week)

Your rota will be shared by your manager in advance & we'll always give you at least 24 hours' notice of any changes to your shift start time

Life at Beavertown

We're obsessed with making incredible beer, but we're equally passionate about creating a workplace where great people can do their best work.

As part of the team you'll receive:

• Education support
• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off
• 2 volunteering days every year
• Discounts on Beavertown beer and merchandise
• Discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Team lunches and legendary social events