Brewer

Lead Brewer

**About Cross Borders**:
A brewery whose origins trace back to an illicit biscuit cartel run by our two founders in primary school. Cross Borders is the result of years of friendship, hard work, and a refusal to grow up. Based in leafy Midlothian we brew braw beer you’ll want to drink again and again.

Our range of cask and keg products have received numerous awards over the years and we have expanded brewing capacity three times since opening. We believe beer is made to be enjoyed with friends and while we do offer small pack our focus is on on-trade draught products in both keg and cask.

Our brewery is easily reached by bus, train, car, or bicycle. Our taproom welcomes locals and visitors alike every weekend and is an important and valued part of our business.

We are looking for a brewer with a strong track record for promoting quality assurance, production efficiency and a positive work environment. You will work closely with team focusing on wort production, fermentation management, cellaring task, and beer transfer tasks. This role is for an experienced brewer with a strong knowledge of the brewing process and is adaptable to varying workflows.

Our Awards

**Beer**:
2016-SIBA Bronze-IPA-Small pack Premium Bitters & Pales

2017-SIBA Silver-IPA-Keg beer Premium Bitters & Pales

2017-Scottish beer awards bronze
- Pale-Pale Ales

2018- SIBA Silver
- Autumn
- Small Pack Sour Beer

2018-SIBA Gold
- Wee Braw-Small Pack Session IPA

2018/2020-SIBA Silver-Braw-Small Pack Premium Pale

2020-SIBA SILVER-India pale ale-small pack IPA

2020- Scottish Beer Awards Silver-India Pale Ale

2021- Scottish Beer Awards Bronze-Oatmeal Pale

2021- Scottish Beer Awards Bronze-India Pale Ale

2022 - SIBA Gold - Best Session Pale Cask

**Business**:
2017-Mid and East Lothian Business Start Up of the Year

2017-Ratebeer Best New Scottish Brewery

2018-Federation of Small Business-Scottish Micro Business of the Year

**About the role**:

- **Main Duties**:_
- Wort production on our 10bbl manual brew-kit
- Fermentation management
- Cleaning and maintenance of the brew-kit
- Racking
- Cellaring duties
- Quality Assurance
- Continued training of junior brewer
- **Other Duties may include**:_
- Aiding the brewery operations manager in maintaining a safe working environment
- Recipe Development
- Attending occasional events and festivals
- On occasion assisting with deliveries
- **What we need you to have**:_
- Minimum 2 year working experience in a production brewery
- Qualification in brewing (Brewing MSc, IBD, or equivalent)
- Knowledge of HACCP and Health and Safety in brewing
- Strong practical, organisational and problem-solving skills demonstrated through team-work and workflow management.
- Experience training and coaching junior team members
- Strong communication skills
- Experience analysing and improving beer production processes
- This role requires a good level of physical fitness, must be able to lift 25kg bags
- Ability to work unrestricted in the UK
- Full UK drivers’ licence would be desirable

**Benefits**:

- Proposed starting salary of circa £24,000 - £28,000 depending upon experience
- 40hr working week to ensure a good work/life balance
- Beer allowance
- Company pension
- 28 days holiday entitlement per year plus 5 public holidays
- private health care

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dalkeith, EH22 3NX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- brewing: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/03/2023
Reference ID: CBLB