Apprentice Brewer

Role Scope

We produce high quality beer in cask, keg, bottle and can, whilst upholding the highest possible standards. Our Brewer Apprentices undertake a 24 month, Level 4 qualification, where they work closely with other brewers to learn and practice the new skills and gain an internationally recognised qualification. 

During your apprenticeship you will develop your knowledge, behaviours and skills through a mixture of academically based training sessions (at Nottingham Brewing School) and practical experience, as part of our well-established brewing and packaging teams. You will be responsible for ensuring you attend all training related workshops or appointments, keep on top of your theory work, keep clear and up to date records of your training whenever required and take responsibility for everything else that will form a part of your development process. You also will be expected to communicate effectively with your training provider, your line manager and company liaison with regards to your apprenticeship.

You will be expected to learn how to operate in a safe and compliant manner, gaining a high level of knowledge around all applicable regulatory requirements. You will also develop the expertise needed to enable you to understand and react to any information related to the quality and consistency of beer at all stages of production and packaging. You will develop and become able enough to take a key role in all aspects of the brewing and packaging process, including the intake of raw materials; all elements of preparation, control, processing, and filtering; the recording of the brewing process and the safe transfer of beer according to standard operating procedure. You will learn how to package beer into cask and keg, and bottle, become competent with regards to CIP cleaning of all brewing plant and equipment. You will maintain the brewing and production area in a clean, tidy organized and hygienic manner, complete all required quality checks and to maintain accurate written brewing records. You will also engage in public facing activities such as product launches or beer tasting sessions. 

About You

• Display a passion for beer, with a keen interest in how it is produced.
• Be self-driven, hard-working, reliable, possess a high degree of creativity and a determination to deliver excellence.  
• The apprenticeship course requires good knowledge of Math’s, English and scientific principles so you must have grade 4 (C) or above in these subjects at GCSE, as well at least one A-level in a science based subject.
• Have good IT skills, have the ability to meticulously follow processes and procedures, demonstrate an aptitude for technical and mechanical skills
• Enjoy variety and multi-tasking, be passionate about learning a new craft. 
• Be a clear and confident communicator, with the ability to engage with a diverse range of people internally and externally.
• Have excellent time management and organizational skills. Be organised, resilient, positive, self-aware and calm under pressure.
• Having some previous hands on brewing experience (either domestic or commercial), will give you an advantage over other applicants.

 What we offer in return

• A level 4 apprenticeship (equivalent to a foundation degree in brewing).
• 12 workshops at the International Centre for Brewing Science at the University of Nottingham, which will take place during the apprentices normal working hours, with accommodation and travel paid for.
• 30% off food and drink in our pubs.
• 50% off overnight stays in our pubs.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Pension.
• Life assurance.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan.
• Westfield Rewards, including discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants, and destinations.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Additional Info: 

St Austell Family Group is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively 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. 

Role Scope

We produce high quality beer in cask, keg, bottle and can, whilst upholding the highest possible standards. Our Brewer Apprentices undertake a 24 month, Level 4 qualification, where they work closely with other brewers to learn and practice the new skills and gain an internationally recognised qualification. 

During your apprenticeship you will develop your knowledge, behaviours and skills through a mixture of academically based training sessions (at Nottingham Brewing School) and practical experience, as part of our well-established brewing and packaging teams. You will be responsible for ensuring you attend all training related workshops or appointments, keep on top of your theory work, keep clear and up to date records of your training whenever required and take responsibility for everything else that will form a part of your development process. You also will be expected to communicate effectively with your training provider, your line manager and company liaison with regards to your apprenticeship.

You will be expected to learn how to operate in a safe and compliant manner, gaining a high level of knowledge around all applicable regulatory requirements. You will also develop the expertise needed to enable you to understand and react to any information related to the quality and consistency of beer at all stages of production and packaging. You will develop and become able enough to take a key role in all aspects of the brewing and packaging process, including the intake of raw materials; all elements of preparation, control, processing, and filtering; the recording of the brewing process and the safe transfer of beer according to standard operating procedure. You will learn how to package beer into cask and keg, and bottle, become competent with regards to CIP cleaning of all brewing plant and equipment. You will maintain the brewing and production area in a clean, tidy organized and hygienic manner, complete all required quality checks and to maintain accurate written brewing records. You will also engage in public facing activities such as product launches or beer tasting sessions. 

About You

• Display a passion for beer, with a keen interest in how it is produced.
• Be self-driven, hard-working, reliable, possess a high degree of creativity and a determination to deliver excellence.  
• The apprenticeship course requires good knowledge of Math’s, English and scientific principles so you must have grade 4 (C) or above in these subjects at GCSE, as well at least one A-level in a science based subject.
• Have good IT skills, have the ability to meticulously follow processes and procedures, demonstrate an aptitude for technical and mechanical skills
• Enjoy variety and multi-tasking, be passionate about learning a new craft. 
• Be a clear and confident communicator, with the ability to engage with a diverse range of people internally and externally.
• Have excellent time management and organizational skills. Be organised, resilient, positive, self-aware and calm under pressure.
• Having some previous hands on brewing experience (either domestic or commercial), will give you an advantage over other applicants.

 What we offer in return

• A level 4 apprenticeship (equivalent to a foundation degree in brewing).
• 12 workshops at the International Centre for Brewing Science at the University of Nottingham, which will take place during the apprentices normal working hours, with accommodation and travel paid for.
• 30% off food and drink in our pubs.
• 50% off overnight stays in our pubs.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Pension.
• Life assurance.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan.
• Westfield Rewards, including discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants, and destinations.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Additional Info: 

St Austell Family Group is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively 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.