Warehouse Operator

BrewDog; Scotland; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension enhancements up to 10%

Staff discount and holiday enticements

4 weeks sabbatical every 5 years

Healthcare & employee assistance

Job summary

BrewDog is seeking at-scale Warehouse Operations staff to join our UK team in a hands-on role. You will work 4 days on, 4 off, 7am–7pm and 7pm–7am shifts, handling packing, palletising and shipping of goods.

You will need fluent English, a forklift licence, strong numeracy and basic IT/WMS skills to follow SOPs and ensure safe, efficient operations. Join a dynamic packaging and logistics team at BrewDog, committed to safe practices, continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Forklift Truck Licence required.
• Good numeracy and basic IT skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a team.
• WMS systems experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety, quality and site policies on BrewDog projects.
• Maintain hygiene and follow cleaning plans and SOPs.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently according to standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Warehouse Operations team.
• Assist with process improvements and daily pack/ship tasks.
• Support with housekeeping and site sanitation.
• Understand and apply BrewDog site procedures for stock handling.

Skills

Fluent English

Forklift Licence

Numeracy

Written & verbal communication

WMS familiarity

Tools

WMS systems

Basic computer literacy

Job description

About Us

PENSION ENHANCEMENTS UP TO 10% | 4-WEEK SABBATICAL EVERY 5 YEARS | STAFF DISCOUNT | EXTRA HOLIDAY DAY EACH YEAR | We love great craft beer. We want everyone to be as passionate about it as we are - and our central team are vital in this mission. Every single person in our team can shape our future for the better, whether that’s for our people, planet or our incredible beer. Because we expect great things from you, we give great things back. PENSION ENHANCEMENT | We increase our contributions to your pension up to 10% of your salary so together we can properly invest in your future. And, since the statutory amount all businesses pay is 3%, our decision to pay above that shows we’re taking your future seriously. 4-WEEK SABBATICAL | After every 5 years here you will receive an additional 4 weeks off to spend doing whatever you want. STAFF DISCOUNT | 50% off BrewDog Beers/Ciders, Wonderland Cocktails, BrewDog Merchandise, and Soft Drinks, plus 25% off all other menu items in our BrewDog Bars. Crew also get discount on takeaway beer - perfect for taking the bar home. ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY DAYS | For every full year completed up to your 5th year with us we add on one additional day’s leave above and beyond your initial entitlement. You therefore get an extra full week off at 5 years every single year onward to rest up. AND A LOT MORE | Okay, deep breath… enhanced sick pay, healthcare, life assurance, high street retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, enhanced family friendly policies around maternity and paternity leave, pawternity leave, DE+I and crew forum groups and an allowance to quality check some beers each month! We’re focused on making sure that we, and future generations, have a planet to brew great beer on. Our industry leading techniques help us create and deliver unique beer whilst doing our bit (and others’) for the environment.

About Us

PENSION ENHANCEMENTS UP TO 10% | 4-WEEK SABBATICAL EVERY 5 YEARS | STAFF DISCOUNT | EXTRA HOLIDAY DAY EACH YEAR | We love great craft beer. We want everyone to be as passionate about it as we are - and our central team are vital in this mission. Every single person in our team can shape our future for the better, whether that’s for our people, planet or our incredible beer. Because we expect great things from you, we give great things back. PENSION ENHANCEMENT | We increase our contributions to your pension up to 10% of your salary so together we can properly invest in your future. And, since the statutory amount all businesses pay is 3%, our decision to pay above that shows we’re taking your future seriously. 4-WEEK SABBATICAL | After every 5 years here you will receive an additional 4 weeks off to spend doing whatever you want. STAFF DISCOUNT | 50% off BrewDog Beers/Ciders, Wonderland Cocktails, BrewDog Merchandise, and Soft Drinks, plus 25% off all other menu items in our BrewDog Bars. Crew also get discount on takeaway beer - perfect for taking the bar home. ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY DAYS | For every full year completed up to your 5th year with us we add on one additional day’s leave above and beyond your initial entitlement. You therefore get an extra full week off at 5 years every single year onward to rest up. AND A LOT MORE | Okay, deep breath… enhanced sick pay, healthcare, life assurance, high street retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, enhanced family friendly policies around maternity and paternity leave, pawternity leave, DE+I and crew forum groups and an allowance to quality check some beers each month! We’re focused on making sure that we, and future generations, have a planet to brew great beer on. Our industry leading techniques help us create and deliver unique beer whilst doing our bit (and others’) for the environment.

About The Role

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to all rules, regulations, policies, programs and related BrewDog HACCP, GMP, 6S etc. to ensure safety / quality / efficiency of BrewDog projects, products and equipment.
• Comply with and drive adherence to all QHSE & PPE Policies without exception.
• Be proactive in maintaining plant hygiene with reference to cleaning plans, schedules and ad-hoc cleaning requirements.
• Execute given tasks including operating equipment in a consistent, safe and efficient manner, according to our established standards and SOPs.
• Be a team player who works collaboratively, is flexible and shares & supports those around them.
• Ensure site Health & Safety standards are met, showing a proactive attitude towards creating a safe working environment for yourself and the Warehouse Operations team.
• Maintain overall hygiene standards, cleaning and maintaining the site & encouraging the highest standards of housekeeping.
• Possess the ability to complete accurate conversions and changeovers to BrewDog standards.
• Provide constant involvement in process development and improvement, following instructions and carrying out necessary tasks as instructed to meet Supply Chain targets.
• Assist with any reasonable management request to facilitate the safe delivery of goods.
• Review your processes & suggest improvements as part of the Supply Chain continuous improvement ethos.
• Build strong working relationships with other BrewDog crew members.
• Packing, palletising and wrapping goods for shipment according to internal procedures.
• Carry out instructed tasks from supervisors and manager.
• Communicate effectively with others and help other members of the team with their tasks if needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Take a proactive approach to individual learning and development to generate a greater understanding of areas that require improvement/development.
• Provide support to other members of the Warehouse Operations and wider Production team where required/requested.
• Plan the time to develop and personally improve both in the completion of day to day tasks and to create opportunities for advancement.
• Be open-minded to try new methods suggested or technologies to support the priorities of the team.
• Careful with resource and challenge others where you see wastage.
• Receive feedback and act constructively to make changes as appropriate.
• Seek help when needed and actively get to know other team members; looking to understand their roles and perspectives to better contribute to the success of the whole team.

The Warehouse team work a shift pattern of 4 days on, 4 off 7am-7pm , 4 nights on, 4 off 7pm-7am.

About You

• Read, write and speak fluent English.
• Forklift Truck Licence
• A good level of numeracy skill is required.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Basic experience of IT systems including the use of WMS systems preferred.
• Moving cases, kegs & other manual lifting tasks needed so a level of fitness will be required.
• Foundation level of process trouble shooting.