What do each of these roles involve? 

Our main aim is to produce high quality beer in cask, keg, bottle and can whilst upholding the highest possible standards.

As a Brewer Apprentice, you will undertake an 24 month, Level 4 qualification, where you will work with other brewers to learn and practice the new skills which are required to become and established and qualified brewer. 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.

As part of your apprenticeship, you will receive the training and development you need to enable you to take a key role in all aspects of the brewing and packaging process, including product development, sourcing of raw materials, meeting customers, and beer dispense. 

Key responsibilities 

• Fulfil all training and personal development obligations to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship standard 

• Become competent in every step of the brewing 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. 

• Understand and be able to package beer into cask and keg, and bottle. 

• Be competent with regards to CIP cleaning of all brewing plant and equipment. 

• 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 

• Engage in public facing activities such as product launches or beer tasting sessions 

• Carry out any other duties as required 

Key experience 

• Display a passion for production and possess a high degree of creativity 

• Be self-driven, hard-working, reliable and possess a determination to deliver excellence.  

• The apprenticeship course requires good knowledge of Math’s, English and Scientific principles so you must have passes in these subjects at GCSE as well at least one A-level in a science based subject. 

• Previous brewing knowledge is not necessary but may be advantageous. 

• 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.

• Be organised, resilient, positive, self-aware and calm under pressure.

• Have excellent time management and organizational skills. 

About Us 

St Austell Family Group is a family owned business with world class brewing and pubs at its heart. We began life in Cornwall over 170 years ago and have built a £200m business with internationally recognised beer brands in Tribute and Proper Job. We own two state-of-the-art West Country production sites, St Austell Brewery and Hare Brewery - home of Bath Ales, which we acquired in 2016. We own 180 pubs, 36 of which we manage ourselves, situated in some of the most iconic locations in the South West. Our ambition is growth, building a long-term progressive and profitable business, fit for future generations. 

We offer competitive benefits package as well as working for a team who are highly supportive of one another, driven to succeed and enjoy having fun along the way! 

Like to know more? 

If this sounds like the job for you then we would love to hear from you and learn more about you. Simply fill in the short form and we'll get back to you very soon. We will deal with your application in the strictest of confidence and welcome applications from people of all ages, ethnicities, disabilities, religions or sexual orientation authorised to work within the UK.  

What do each of these roles involve? 

Our main aim is to produce high quality beer in cask, keg, bottle and can whilst upholding the highest possible standards.

As a Brewer Apprentice, you will undertake an 24 month, Level 4 qualification, where you will work with other brewers to learn and practice the new skills which are required to become and established and qualified brewer. 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.

As part of your apprenticeship, you will receive the training and development you need to enable you to take a key role in all aspects of the brewing and packaging process, including product development, sourcing of raw materials, meeting customers, and beer dispense. 

Key responsibilities 

• Fulfil all training and personal development obligations to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship standard 

• Become competent in every step of the brewing 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. 

• Understand and be able to package beer into cask and keg, and bottle. 

• Be competent with regards to CIP cleaning of all brewing plant and equipment. 

• 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 

• Engage in public facing activities such as product launches or beer tasting sessions 

• Carry out any other duties as required 

Key experience 

• Display a passion for production and possess a high degree of creativity 

• Be self-driven, hard-working, reliable and possess a determination to deliver excellence.  

• The apprenticeship course requires good knowledge of Math’s, English and Scientific principles so you must have passes in these subjects at GCSE as well at least one A-level in a science based subject. 

• Previous brewing knowledge is not necessary but may be advantageous. 

• 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.

• Be organised, resilient, positive, self-aware and calm under pressure.

• Have excellent time management and organizational skills. 

About Us 

St Austell Family Group is a family owned business with world class brewing and pubs at its heart. We began life in Cornwall over 170 years ago and have built a £200m business with internationally recognised beer brands in Tribute and Proper Job. We own two state-of-the-art West Country production sites, St Austell Brewery and Hare Brewery - home of Bath Ales, which we acquired in 2016. We own 180 pubs, 36 of which we manage ourselves, situated in some of the most iconic locations in the South West. Our ambition is growth, building a long-term progressive and profitable business, fit for future generations. 

We offer competitive benefits package as well as working for a team who are highly supportive of one another, driven to succeed and enjoy having fun along the way! 

Like to know more? 

If this sounds like the job for you then we would love to hear from you and learn more about you. Simply fill in the short form and we'll get back to you very soon. We will deal with your application in the strictest of confidence and welcome applications from people of all ages, ethnicities, disabilities, religions or sexual orientation authorised to work within the UK.