Technical/Projects Brewer

Carlsberg Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product allowance – alcoholic & non‑al

Company bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Access to 24/7 GP services

Company pension contribution

Range of high street discounts

Job summary

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company in Northampton is seeking a Technical Brewer (Project Management) for a full‑time, permanent role. You will oversee the technical side of brewing from grain to glass, drive continuous improvement, and support Production Teams to meet site and Group targets.

The role combines hands‑on brewing leadership with project management, including cost control, SOP development, and collaboration with QA, Procurement and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience applying PDCA, 5 Why, Ishikawa within production environments.
• Ability to coach and upskill Production Teams to embed improvements.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own departmental targets, budgets and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Develop SOPs and raise technical capability across Production Teams.
• Lead CI initiatives and troubleshoot to deliver measurable results.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations and Procurement to meet standards.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Project management

Lean methods

Coaching

Education

IBD Diploma in Brewing

Master Brewer qualification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Automation/Process control systems

Job description

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company

Technical Brewer (Project Management)

Northampton

Full Time/Permanent

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Product allowance – alcoholic & non alcoholic choices
• Company bonus scheme
• Life Assurance
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Company pension contribution
• Access to a range of high street discounts

We’re looking for a brewing expert who can keep our operations running at peak performance. In this role, you’ll oversee the technical side of brewing from grain to glass, ensuring we meet critical site and Group targets. You’ll develop and support our Production Teams, embed continuous improvement, and lead both existing and new product initiatives that strengthen our competitive edge and maintain our world‑class standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Own departmental loss targets and material budgets, driving cost‑reduction initiatives and ensuring CapEx/OpEx projects are delivered to standard and on time.
• Build technical capability across Production Teams through hands‑on coaching and the creation of robust Standard Operating Procedures to drive daily performance excellence.
• Champion a lean, continuous‑improvement culture by coaching teams in effective root‑cause analysis and leading CI initiatives that deliver measurable results.
• Foster strong cross‑functional relationships through clear communication and collaboration, ensuring consistent performance standards across the site.
• Act as a visible role model for Health, Safety and Environmental excellence, driving site‑wide engagement and compliance.
• Own and deliver departmental Quality KPIs, working closely with Quality and Operations to ensure physicochemical, microbiological and legislative standards are consistently met.
• Standardise and optimise plant processes and hygiene practices, ensuring full compliance and operational consistency.
• Partner with Carlsberg Group colleagues to share best practice, support benchmarking, and embed standards aligned with the Carlsberg Operational Manual.
• Collaborate with Procurement and suppliers to manage material quality, supply performance and improvement initiatives.
• Work with Production, Planning and Quality teams to meet daily operational targets, minimise downtime and troubleshoot issues through effective problem‑solving and sustainable root‑cause solutions.
• Lead the introduction of new technologies, processes, products and materials, and support equipment optimisation alongside the Technical Engineer.
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, communicating confidently at all levels and challenging the status quo to drive continuous improvement.

Experience and Key Attributes required

• Strong IT capability, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and preferably hands‑on experience with automation or process‑control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to apply continuous‑improvement and problem‑solving tools (e.g., PDCA, 5 Why, Ishikawa) in a structured and consistent way.
• Proven skill in influencing operational teams and driving meaningful, lasting change across production environments.
• Ability to coach, develop and upskill others to embed sustainable improvements and optimise processes.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to anticipate issues, prevent process losses and manage competing priorities.
• Solid project‑management capability, able to lead and deliver technical, process or improvement projects on time and to standard.
• Strong knowledge of Lean management systems and troubleshooting methodologies, with the confidence to challenge the status quo constructively.
• Educational requirement: IBD Diploma in Brewing (mandatory); Master Brewer qualification or active progression toward it preferred.
• Current UK Working Rights, or able to obtain.

Our commitment to diversity equity & inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.