Technical Brewer at Beavertown Brewery

London Brewers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Birthday off

Education support

Discretionary bonus

Team lunches

Job summary

Beavertown is seeking a Production Brewer to join the Brewing Operations team at Beaverworld in Enfield, London. You will turn raw materials into world-class beer, focusing on quality, process efficiency and safety.

The role involves operating a fully automated 150hl brewhouse, handling wort production, cellar operations, and contributing to ongoing projects. Night shifts rotate with morning/evening schedules, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate the fully automated 150hl brewhouse and own wort production from start to finish.
• Manage co-products and stock levels, plus malt and brewing ingredients.
• Perform brewhouse cleaning, CIP and quality checks; monitor systems like BOTEC/SAP.
• Support brewing projects and continuous improvement, coaching juniors.

Skills

Brewing experience

Brewing science

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Physical ability

Mechanical/electrical knowledge

Job description

PRODUCTION BREWER

Beaverworld, Enfield, London (EN3 7SR)

Rotating early, late & night shifts

Full-time | on-site

BREW BIG. THINK BIGGER.

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

Cellaring Duties

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

• 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.

• 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