How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced brewer to take on the role of Projects Brewer within our Production team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to broaden their impact beyond day-to-day brewing operations by leading continuous improvement projects, driving quality enhancements and supporting the ongoing development of our brewing processes.
Working closely with the Brewing Manager and Assistant Brewing Manager, you'll provide technical expertise across brewing, fermentation and processing, while acting as a key support to the wider Brewing team. You'll take ownership of the brewery's continuous improvement programme, investigate product non-conformances and help ensure our department continues to meet BRCGS START standards.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, thrives on improving processes and wants to play a key role in shaping the future of our brewing operation.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing technical expertise across brewing, fermentation and processing activities
- Supporting the Brewing team and providing operational cover during periods of absence or increased demand
- Leading the brewery's continuous improvement programme, identifying opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and reduce waste
- Managing and delivering improvement projects, consulting with the team as appropriate and where possible quantifying benefits.
- Investigating product non-conformances, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions
- Working closely with the Quality Assurance team to support compliance with BRCGS START standards and respond to audit findings
- Championing high standards of health & safety and food safety, identifying opportunities to improve ways of working
- Monitoring brewing processes, identifying operational issues and escalating where appropriate
- Refining existing brewing processes to improve consistency, quality and operational performance
- Sharing technical knowledge and supporting colleagues across the Brewing and wider Production teams
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What We're Looking For
- General Certificate in Brewing (or equivalent brewing qualification)
- Strong technical knowledge of brewing, fermentation and processing operations
- Experience working within a brewing or beverage production environment
- A passion for continuous improvement and delivering operational excellence
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and identify practical solutions
- A good understanding of food safety, quality management systems and brewing standards
- The ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple projects effectively
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across departments
- A proactive approach with a desire to challenge existing processes and drive positive change
- A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and product quality
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within Production, taking on a role that combines technical brewing expertise with project management and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to influence how we brew, improve our processes, work closely with colleagues across the business and play an important part in delivering operational excellence.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
The Benefits
- 30% discount on food & drink within our managed estate & Visitor Centre
- 50% discount on accommodation within our managed estate
- Fantastic training & career development opportunities
- Pension Scheme – 4% employee and employer contribution, increasing to 5% if required
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Company bonus scheme
- Westfield Health Cash Plan – claim money back for dental, eye care, physiotherapy and more
- Westfield Rewards – shopping discounts and offers
- Free parking
Additional Information
St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.
Early applications are encouraged as we'll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won't be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.
Unauthorised use, reproduction or scraping of this advertisement, including any company information or branding, by third-party or non-partner websites is strictly prohibited.
If you would like any further information, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@staustellbrewery.co.uk.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills