Job Description:

Job Title

Junior Brewer

Department/Location

Brewing & Production

Reports to

Senior Production Team

Responsibilities

Listed below

Hours of work

5 days per week. 45 hrs a week, Monday to Friday, average shifts

of 7am to 4pm, 9am to 6pm or 12am to 9pm.

 

Summary of Position

Since 2016 Pillars Brewery has developed into a successful, independent lager brewery with a reputation for great quality lagers. We are seeking a Junior Brewer who can continue to build on this reputation and help drive the team forward.


Primarily the Junior Brewer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:


  • Wort production on a manual, 12hl brewhouse
  • Cellar work:
    • Gravity and pH checks
    • Yeast handling
    • Dry hopping
    • Filtration
    • Carbonation
    • Centrifuge operation
  • CIP of all plant and equipment
  • Thorough record keeping
  • Quality checks throughout the process
  • Packaging into kegs and bottles
  • Preparing orders for delivery drivers when needed
  • Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the brewery
  • Stock checking and stock rotation/management

 

Primary Responsibilities

Wort Production

Cellar Work

CIP

QC process checks

Thorough record keeping

Washing and filling kegs / bottling

 

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications & Training

GCB from the CIBD

Diploma or Masters degree in Brewing

Experience

1 year minimum experience in a junior/production brewer position

Experience of wort production on a manual brewhouse

 

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and we would aim to reach agreement on any changes.