Junior Brewer

We are looking for a Junior Brewer to join our Production team at our Beaverworld site
Reporting into the Brewing Manager, the Junior Brewer will assist with the production of wort, its fermentation and conditioning in line with quality control and Production targets. As a member of our Production team, you will ensure all beer leaving our brewery is produced to the highest possible standard.
You will be responsible for always carrying out daily brewhouse and cellaring duties within quality systems, developing their knowledge and understanding of brewing technologies and processes, and always working within a team.
We are looking for someone who has a flexible approach to work as you will be required to work on a 24-hour shift system basis, including weekends.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assisting Production and Senior Brewers on all daily duties

Carrying out daily brewhouse duties, when on shift with a Production or Senior Brewer:

- Assist PB/SB in operating on a fully automated 150hl brewhouse
- Assist PB/SB in all aspects of wort production
- Brewhouse CIPs
- Entering and extracting all necessary data from BOTEC/SAP and other relevant programmes
- Assisting other brewers during shift overlaps.
- Performing basic quality checks. Phys-Chem checks, yeast counts & yeast viability.
- Ensuring correct use, storage and stock level management of relevant raw materials (malt, hops, salts etc).
- Assisting Senior and Lead Brewer in Project work where needed

Carrying out daily Cellaring duties, including:

- Operating in a fully automated cellar.
- Measuring in tank CO2/DO.
- Ensuring beer is in spec for packaging dates.
- Yeasting /hopping off vessels as required.
- Carrying out Vessel cleans (CIPs).
- Operating automated Dry-Hopping procedure.
- Separation of green beer using a centrifuge.
- Filtration of beer using a sheet filter.
- Monitoring fermentation, ensuring Fermentation profiles are adhered to.
- Performing basic quality checks. Phys-Chem checks, yeast counts & yeast viability.
- Assisting Senior and Lead Brewer in Project work where needed.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- At least 6 months’ experience working in a Brewery environment - desirable
- IBD General Certificate in Brewing or Packaging - desirable
- Ability to work well in a team in a fast-paced Production environment
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Strong record keeping abilities
- Willing to work on a 24-hour shift system basis
- Positive and committed attitude to work
- Demonstrate a passion for the industry and Beavertown brand

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift

Work Location: In person