Sensory Panellist

MillerCoors Brewing Company; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Burton upon Trent is seeking part-time Sensory Panellists. In this role, you will tastède and assess various products to ensure quality. Ideal candidates will possess a strong sense of taste and smell, along with effective communication skills. The position includes flexible work schedules and opportunities for professional development. Join a top employer committed to sustainability and employee well-being.

Benefits

Flexible work programmes

Commitment to employee well-being

Equal Parent Leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrate willingness to undergo taste training and weekly performance evaluations.
• Prefer applicants with a food quality background.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality team in flavour evaluation of products.
• Undergo taste training to develop assessment skills.
• Provide independent data for Technical, Marketing, and Production teams.

Skills

Well-developed sense of taste and smell

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to embrace change

Cooperative teamwork

Job description

Sensory Panellist

Location: Burton Upon Trent, GB

Company: MolsonCoors_UK

Requisition ID: 36647

Part time role - 9 hours per week - Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 9:30 -12:30

Why You Should Join Us

At Molson Coors, we bring people together over a cold beer for more than 200 years. Our award‑winning portfolio includes beloved brands such as Coors, Carling, Madrid Excepcional and Blue Moon, as well as popular brands like Aspall, Rekordligr, Staropramen, Doom Bar. With a presence in over 100 countries and a team of 16,000 employees, we are committed to sustainability, responsible drinking and fostering a positive impact on communities worldwide.

Your Purpose

We now have a truly brilliant opportunity for 2 part‑time Sensory Panellists at our largest and most advanced brewery in Europe. One role will be permanent, and the other will be a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. As a Sensory Panelist, you will taste and assess our portfolio to ensure world‑class quality for our consumers.

Responsibilities

Support our Quality team in flavour evaluation of Molson Coors brands and new products in development, ensuring they meet consumer needs. Undergo taste training and weekly performance evaluation, developing your tasting and assessment skills. Match and evaluate the sensory impact of new processes, providing independent and objective data for Technical, Marketing and Production teams.

About You

Have a well‑developed sense of taste and smell and a passionate interest in food, drink and flavours. Demonstrate ability to embrace change, work cooperatively and express disagreement constructively. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required; applicants with a food quality background will be preferred.

About Us

• We’re one of the UK’s most attractive employers, winning the Top Employer award for 12 consecutive years.
• Equal Parent Leave: up to 52 weeks, with 26 weeks at full pay regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Flexible work programmes to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Commitment to physical and mental wellbeing of all employees.
• We raise industry standards and pursue sustainability targets, reflected in Our Beer Print and 2025 goals.

Molson Coors Beverage Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident, Committed, and provide support for adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you require assistance, please contact us at [e-mail]. We want you to succeed and will happily support you.