Senior Brewer

Beavertown Brewery; Enfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Company pension

25 days annual leave plus bank/h,but?"

Job summary

Beavertown Brewery is seeking a Senior Brewer to lead and optimise our 24/7 brewing operation at Beaverworld. You’ll oversee shifts, coach brewers, and ensure every batch meets our quality standards while driving continuous improvement.

You’ll collaborate with the Brewing Manager, manage production plans, and maintain detailed records across BOTEC, SAP and Microsoft Office. This role demands hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a brewery production environment.
• IBD Diploma (or equivalent qualification underway).
• Strong planning, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Experience working with production systems and data.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and make informed, data-driven decisions.
• Flexibility to work across a 24-hour shift operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead brewing operations on shift, coordinating production activities across both breweries.
• Managing and supporting Production Brewers and Junior Brewers, creating a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Running shift handovers, troubleshooting issues, and escalating where necessary.
• Helping build and adapt production plans to keep beer flowing efficiently and on time.
• Ensuring all products meet quality specifications through effective monitoring, sampling and analysis.
• Driving excellent housekeeping, hygiene, safety and compliance standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects across Health & Safety, quality, sustainability and operational efficiency.
• Maintaining accurate records across systems including BOTEC, SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Coaching, training and mentoring brewers to develop capability across the team.

Skills

Brewing experience

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Production systems

Quality control

Education

IBD Diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

BOTEC

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shift-based role across a 24/7 operation

Brewing Great Beer. Building Great Teams.

At Beavertown, we're not here to make average beer.

We're here to push boundaries, challenge convention, and brew world-class beer that people genuinely get excited about. From Neck Oil to the next big thing, every pint starts with an obsessive focus on quality, innovation, and teamwork.

We're looking for a Senior Brewer to help lead our brewing operation at Beaverworld. This is more than a brewing role. It's a chance to take ownership of people, processes, and production, ensuring every batch meets the standards that have made Beavertown one of the UK's most recognised breweries.

If you're a technically strong brewer, a natural leader, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two shifts look the same, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As Senior Brewer, you'll support the Brewing Manager while acting as a shift leader across our production operations.

You'll be the person keeping the brewery running smoothly, solving problems in real time, coaching the team, and ensuring quality never slips. You'll be:

• Leading brewing operations on shift, coordinating production activities across both breweries
• Managing and supporting Production Brewers and Junior Brewers, creating a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement
• Running shift handovers, troubleshooting issues, and escalating where necessary
• Helping build and adapt production plans to keep beer flowing efficiently and on time
• Ensuring all products meet quality specifications through effective monitoring, sampling and analysis
• Driving excellent housekeeping, hygiene, safety and compliance standards
• Supporting continuous improvement projects across Health & Safety, quality, sustainability and operational efficiency
• Maintaining accurate records across systems including BOTEC, SAP and Microsoft Office
• Coaching, training and mentoring brewers to develop capability across the team

Working Arrangements

• On-site - This role forms part of a 24/7 brewing operation, including weekends and bank holidays when required.
• Shift Pattern - Rotating shifts including Early shifts, Evening shifts, and Night shifts

About You

• Significant experience in a brewery production environment
• Strong understanding of brewing science, brewing processes, beer quality and brewery operations
• IBD Diploma (or equivalent qualification underway)
• Strong planning, organisation and record-keeping skills
• Experience working with production systems and data
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and make informed, data-driven decisions
• Flexibility to work across a 24-hour shift operation

Bonus Points For

• Previous experience leading or supervising production teams
• Completed CIBD Diploma in Brewing or MSc Brewing qualification
• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles
• Laboratory testing and quality analysis experience
• Experience leading continuous improvement projects

You'll Thrive Here If You...

• Love developing people and helping teams succeed
• Enjoy solving complex operational challenges
• Are obsessed with quality and continuous improvement
• Can switch between strategic thinking and hands-on problem solving
• Want to help shape the future of one of the UK's most exciting breweries

Why Beavertown?

We're serious about brewing outstanding beer. You'll join a passionate team that cares deeply about quality, innovation, collaboration and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We invest in our people, encourage new ideas, and give you the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how we brew. In addition, we offer:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• 2 paid volunteering days each year
• Education and professional development support
• Discounts on Beavertown beer and merchandise
• Monthly team lunches and regular social events
• Opportunity to work with one of the UK's most innovative and exciting breweries

So, if you're ready to lead from the front, develop a talented team, and help create the next generation of Beavertown beer...