Brewing Operator – Independent Craft Brewery – West Yorkshire – up to £30,000

My client is an award-winning, independent brewery with a strong reputation for producing high-quality beers and investing in its people. With a focus on craftsmanship, innovation and doing things better, they have a great working environment where team members can develop their skills and grow!

We are on the lookout for a Brewing Operator to join a busy production team. Working across the brewer and cellar, you will play a key role in producing high-quality beer while maintaining excellent standards of quality, hygiene and safety.

A great opportunity for someone looking to develop their beer making skills and grow their experience.

What's the role offers:

• Competitive salary
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Free weekly lunch.
• Access to industry events.
• Become part of a team

The key Brewing Operator responsibilities:

• Operate brewing and cellar equipment to produce high-quality beer.
• Support the brewing process from raw material handling through to fermentation monitoring.
• Transfer beer between fermentation vessels and conditioning tanks.
• Carry out cellar operations including yeast cropping, dry hopping, beer filtration and centrifuge operation.
• Perform Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) procedures to ensure equipment hygiene.
• Conduct quality checks throughout the brewing and cellaring process, reporting any issues promptly.
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency and product quality.
• Receive, store and handle raw materials, ensuring accurate stock control and batch traceability.
• Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance of brewing and cellar equipment.
• Maintain accurate production records, logs and documentation.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures, using appropriate PPE at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the wider production team to meet production schedules and performance targets.

The key Brewing Operator qualities:

• Previous experience within a brewing environment or a similar manufacturing or production role (ideally at least one year).
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Flexible approach to working rotating shifts and occasional weekends.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to rupert@corecruitment.com