Production Operations Graduate - Brewing

Molson Coors Brewing Company; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in the UK offers the Early Careers Graduate – Production Operations - Brewing position. This two-year graduate program provides hands-on experience in brewing and packaging, ideal for graduates with a STEM background. You will rotate through multiple roles and gain deep insights into operational excellence. A desire to learn and relocate is essential. Join us to craft your future in brewing!

Benefits

Flexible work programmes

Commitment to mental wellbeing

Equal Parent Leave

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in any STEM discipline awarded in 2024, 2025, or 2026.
• No more than 2 years of professional experience.
• Eligible to relocate within the UK for placements.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across multiple roles in brewing and packaging.
• Deepen understanding of key production areas and operational excellence.
• Engage in a comprehensive learning experience showcasing the business model.

Skills

Passion for brewing

Continual learning

Adaptability

Education

Degree in any STEM or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 36374

Early Careers Graduate – Production Operations - Brewing

Salary: £32,000 + Competitive Benefits

Brands to love, Careers to last.

Molson Coors is a global leader in the beverage industry with a long history of bringing people together. We own a diverse portfolio of brands and are committed to promoting responsible drinking and sustainability. We operate in over 100 countries with a team of about 16,000 employees, focused on fostering a sustainable future for our communities.

Joining us means being part of a company that values tradition while innovating to meet evolving tastes. We support flexible working options as a People First organisation.

Your Purpose

Our Brewing Future Leaders Programme is tailored for ambitious graduates who are eager to become the brewery leaders of tomorrow. Over two years, you will gain hands-on experience across multiple UK sites, taking on a maximum of three different roles in brewing and packaging.

This immersive program deepens your understanding of key production areas and operational excellence, helping you build the skills to excel in future leadership roles within our Supply Chain teams. You’ll engage in a comprehensive learning experience that showcases our “grain to glass” business model, illustrating how every function contributes to our collective success.

About You

We are excited to hear from graduates who are enthusiastic about learning, development, and making a difference. To be eligible, you should:

• Hold a degree in any STEM or related discipline awarded in 2024, 2025 or 2026, but you must have graduated by September 2026.
• Have no more than 2 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrate a passion for brewing, a drive to succeed and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Entrants may be required to relocate within the UK and complete part of your placement away from home with placements in Burton, Tadcaster, Suffolk, and Cornwall.
• Have a willingness to work across multiple shifts when required, including evenings and weekends.

We believe that great achievements are built together. While you don’t need prior brewing experience, a genuine interest and enthusiasm for the industry are essential.

We celebrate diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you don’t meet every requirement, please don’t hesitate to apply—everyone has the potential to grow, and we’re committed to supporting your journey.

Next Steps

1. Application: Complete the online application, upload your CV and answer a few eligibility questions.
2. Task-based psychometric assessment: If you are eligible, you will be invited to complete a gamified assessment to uncover your potential. Assessments will be sent out from November.
3. Video Interview: If successful we will invite you to complete a video interview, so we can learn more about you.
4. Discovery Day: Our final step, you will be invited to our in-person Discovery Day, which will take place in February 2026.
5. Successful candidates will be offered a place soon after our Discovery Day, and you will join us in September 2026!

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].

About Us

• We’re one of the UK’s Most Attractive Employers, winning the Top Employer award for the last 12 years.
• Equal Parent Leave — up to 52 weeks, with 26 weeks at full pay irrespective of gender or path to parenthood.
• Flexible work programmes to support work-life balance, including Moments That Matter for significant life moments.
• Commitment to the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people as part of our People First value.
• We’re committed to raising industry standards and leaving a positive imprint on employees, communities and the environment, reflected in Our Beer Print and our 2025 sustainability targets.

Molson Coors Beverage Company: Building Careers

Molson Coors Beverage Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value everyone's unique perspectives and experiences, knowing we are stronger together.

We aim to build a skilled and highly engaged workforce that unites around our shared values and reflects our diverse marketplace; fostering a workplace where all employees’ talents and perspectives are valued and leveraged. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all people feel that we are #BetterWithYou.

We are Disability Confident Committed. If you require any adjustments during the application or hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].

We want you to succeed and will be happy to support you.