Are you passionate about beer and eager to help craft some of the finest brews around? Do you thrive in a hands-on environment where quality, safety, and continuous improvement are at the heart of what you do? If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact in a dynamic and historic brewery, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Brewhouse & Fermentation Operative at Britain’s Oldest Brewer, you’ll be at the forefront of crafting high-quality beer from raw ingredients to the finished product. You’ll work with cutting-edge brewing and fermentation equipment, ensuring every brew meets our exceptional standards while driving process improvements along the way.

If you are a dedicated, flexible individual who’s passionate about the brewing process and ready to take your skills to the next level, we want to hear from you. Step into the world of brewing excellence and join us in creating something truly special.

This role reports to the Site Shift Brewer and requires a weekly rotation between early and late shifts, with occasional weekend work as needed,

What's in it for you?

• Competitive wage
• Generous company pension plan
• Free parking available near The Brewery
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
• Sheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on 100s of high street shops and services to help your monthly pay go even further
• Financial wellbeing app and early wage withdrawal scheme
• Share Incentive Plan
• Access to a Mental Wellbeing Platform
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Working Hours: 2-rotation shift pattern, 37.5 hours per week. between the hours of  06:00 - 22:00, Monday to Friday with half an hour lunch. Shift patterns are designated to meet production requirements and shift start / finish times may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business, localised working patterns will be arranged to suit departmental needs. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Move raw materials (e.g., malt, hops, and other ingredients) to the Brewhouse, manually or using automated systems.
• Operate and monitor Brewhouse and Tun Room equipment, including mash tuns, boilers and fermenters, to produce beer to specification
• Ensure the brewing process aligns with recipes, schedules and quality standards, adjusting parameters as needed
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance brewing efficiency and product quality
• Add ingredients (hops, grains, yeast) in a timely manner, ensuring consistency and quality
• Maintain accurate brewing records, including measurements, timings and ingredients used
• Collect and test wort and beer samples during key points of the production process and record findings
• Troubleshoot brewing issues and take corrective action or adjustments to maintain product efficiency
• Adhere to strict hygiene and sanitation standards, ensuring all Brewhouse areas and equipment as required
• Report equipment issues or maintenance needs to the Engineering team, laboratory and management for resolution
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and report hazards promptly
• Carry out any ad hoc instructions as required

The Ideal Candidate:

• Knowledge of brewing processes and equipment with previous experience in a brewing or fermentation environment preferred
• Basic understanding of quality control and testing procedures
• Experience operating forklifts or other machinery
• Positive, conscientious attitude towards work and team members
• Ability to learn and operate multiple brewhouse processes simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Experience collaborating within a team and working independently
• Strong problem-solving skills and a focus on process improvements
• Flexible approach to working across other production areas as needed

Shepherd Neame may be Britain’s oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:

• Working Together
• Pride and Passion
• Authenticity
• Sheps Spirit

Who are we?

Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. An independent family business, we boast an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our Brewery and Support Office.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame. If you think you would be suited this role we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

Are you passionate about beer and eager to help craft some of the finest brews around? Do you thrive in a hands-on environment where quality, safety, and continuous improvement are at the heart of what you do? If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact in a dynamic and historic brewery, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Brewhouse & Fermentation Operative at Britain’s Oldest Brewer, you’ll be at the forefront of crafting high-quality beer from raw ingredients to the finished product. You’ll work with cutting-edge brewing and fermentation equipment, ensuring every brew meets our exceptional standards while driving process improvements along the way.

If you are a dedicated, flexible individual who’s passionate about the brewing process and ready to take your skills to the next level, we want to hear from you. Step into the world of brewing excellence and join us in creating something truly special.

This role reports to the Site Shift Brewer and requires a weekly rotation between early and late shifts, with occasional weekend work as needed,

What's in it for you?

• Competitive wage
• Generous company pension plan
• Free parking available near The Brewery
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
• Sheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on 100s of high street shops and services to help your monthly pay go even further
• Financial wellbeing app and early wage withdrawal scheme
• Share Incentive Plan
• Access to a Mental Wellbeing Platform
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Working Hours: 2-rotation shift pattern, 37.5 hours per week. between the hours of  06:00 - 22:00, Monday to Friday with half an hour lunch. Shift patterns are designated to meet production requirements and shift start / finish times may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business, localised working patterns will be arranged to suit departmental needs. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Move raw materials (e.g., malt, hops, and other ingredients) to the Brewhouse, manually or using automated systems.
• Operate and monitor Brewhouse and Tun Room equipment, including mash tuns, boilers and fermenters, to produce beer to specification
• Ensure the brewing process aligns with recipes, schedules and quality standards, adjusting parameters as needed
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance brewing efficiency and product quality
• Add ingredients (hops, grains, yeast) in a timely manner, ensuring consistency and quality
• Maintain accurate brewing records, including measurements, timings and ingredients used
• Collect and test wort and beer samples during key points of the production process and record findings
• Troubleshoot brewing issues and take corrective action or adjustments to maintain product efficiency
• Adhere to strict hygiene and sanitation standards, ensuring all Brewhouse areas and equipment as required
• Report equipment issues or maintenance needs to the Engineering team, laboratory and management for resolution
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and report hazards promptly
• Carry out any ad hoc instructions as required

The Ideal Candidate:

• Knowledge of brewing processes and equipment with previous experience in a brewing or fermentation environment preferred
• Basic understanding of quality control and testing procedures
• Experience operating forklifts or other machinery
• Positive, conscientious attitude towards work and team members
• Ability to learn and operate multiple brewhouse processes simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Experience collaborating within a team and working independently
• Strong problem-solving skills and a focus on process improvements
• Flexible approach to working across other production areas as needed

Shepherd Neame may be Britain’s oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:

• Working Together
• Pride and Passion
• Authenticity
• Sheps Spirit

Who are we?

Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. An independent family business, we boast an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our Brewery and Support Office.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame. If you think you would be suited this role we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.