Production Brewer, Engineer - Beaverworld, Enfield
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are currently recruiting for a Production Brewer, Engineer to join our Beaverworld site in Enfield!
Reporting into the Brewing Manager, the Production Brewer Engineer will ensure our beer is produced to the highest quality at all times, working with the brewing and cellaring team to ensure the production of wort, its fermentation and conditioning in line with quality control and production targets.
The Production Brewer, Engineer will also assist the Head of Engineering and Maintenance Manager in project work around utilities optimisation in the Brewing department.
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
- Carrying out daily brewhouse duties, including:
- Operate on a fully automated 150hl brewhouse
- Responsible for all aspects of wort production
- Malt preparation
- Brewhouse CIPs
- Assisting other brewers during shift overlaps.
- Ensuring brewing teams are carrying out their tasks.
- Performing quality checks. Phys-Chem checks, yeast counts & yeast viability.
- Keeping systems and records up to date (including but not limited to BOTEC, SAP and full Microsoft Office package excel/sharepoint/teams/powerapps).
- Ensuring correct use, storage and stock level management of relevant raw materials (malt, hops, salts etc).
- Assisting Senior Brewer and Brewing Manager in Project work where needed
- Assisting Head of Engineering and Maintenance Manager in Project work around utilities optimisation in Brewing Department
- Supervising, guiding and teaching junior members of the team
- Carrying out daily Cellaring duties, including:
- Operate in a fully automated cellar
- Measuring in tank CO2/DO
- Ensuring beer is in spec for packaging dates.
- Yeasting /hopping off vessels as required.
- Yeast management.
- 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 Brewer and Brewing Manager in Project work where needed
- Assisting Head of Engineering and Maintenance Manager in Project work around utilities optimisation in Brewing Department
- Keeping systems and records up to date (including but not limited to BOTEC, SAP and full Microsoft Office package excel/sharepoint/teams/powerapps).
- Capable of troubleshooting problems.
- Carrying out hygiene work, ensuring the brewery is kept clean.
- Supervising, guiding and teaching junior members of the team
- Ensuring accurate records are kept and written procedures are followed.
- Ensuring all products and processes meet relevant Food Hygiene standards.
- Ensuring raw materials and supplies are made ready and available to facilitate work.
- Ensuring that the quality of product leaving Beavertown Brewery is excellent at all times.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- At least 9 months as a Junior Brewer at Beavertown or similar position in previous employment (essential)
- Minimum of 2 years’ brewing experience (desirable)
- BSc in Engineering, Food, Chemical, Industrial or related fields (essential)
- IBD General Certificate in Brewing, Brewing MSc, Food Science or Chemical engineering (desirable)
- Have a thorough understanding of the brewing process, equipment and techniques that allows autonomous working and decision making
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering
- Ability to work independently and within a team to deliver brewing team KPIs
- Confidence to be the most senior member on shift at times
- Willing to work on a 24-hour basis
- Positive and committed attitude to work
- Demonstrate a passion for the industry and our brand!
If you're interested, please send your CV, salary, expectations, notice period and a little bit about why you think you're suitable for the role to: recruitment@beavertownbrewery.co.uk
ABOUT BEAVERTOWN
We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining people who are the best in their field and who believe passionately in our beer, our brand and everything we stand for.
People who strive and succeed here love to take responsibility for their decisions.
Our people are empowered to challenge and push the boundaries to get the best results…. everyone’s opinions are valued. We positively celebrate diversity and we treat each other, and everyone we meet at work, with honesty and respect.
At Beavertown we believe that what makes us different and special to work for is our fun, friendly and informal atmosphere.
