Brewer - Brewpoint Brewery - Bedford, Bedfordshire

Brewer - Brewpoint Brewery - Bedford, Bedfordshire

Company Description

At Wells & Co, we are passionate about creating unique, high-quality craft beers that inspire and bring people together. Located on the outskirts of Bedford, our brewery has become a cornerstone of the local craft beer scene since opening in 2021. Brewpoint, encompassing bar and restaurant, has quickly established itself as a destination venue for visitors enjoying a unique experience.

We believe in innovation and sustainability, and we are now looking for a talented brewer to join our small team and help us continue to push the boundaries of brewing excellence.

Position

Reporting to the Lead Brewer, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient working environment, overseeing day-to-day activities to achieve production goals. Brewers play a crucial role in maintaining safety protocols, operating machinery across the brewery, effective quality control and fostering a culture of solving problems, continuous improvement, and customer consciousness.

• Ensure that all brewing practices comply with safety and regulatory standards, escalating where necessary.
• Conduct daily and weekly production activities based on production and loading plan.
• React accordingly to changes in production plans, breakdowns, or delays in fermentation, follow production escalation plan as required.
• Safely operate machinery in designation work areas - Packaging, Processing, Brewhouse, or Cellars.
• Follow recipes, specifications and SOPs with accuracy maintaining records and quality paperwork.
• Ensure understanding and adherence to Brewery HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
• Implement and monitor QC/QA processes to maintain high-quality standards throughout the brewery.
• Conduct weekly stock counts and rectify discrepancies on the inventory system.
• Maintain shop-floor cleanliness and tidiness in line with 5S and Standard Works.
• Identify opportunities to remove non-value adding activities.
• Have a customer-conscious mentality within all operations and prioritise areas closest to the customer, including Sales, Supply, Pack, Processing, and Tours.
• Support the Brewery Engineer with breakdowns and Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPMs) and Warehouse Operatives when required.
• Dedicated to continuously improving production processes and support Head Brewer with continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

• 3+ years proven experience in within a brewery or manufacturing setting.
• A Passion for craft beer and staying abreast of industry trends and techniques.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols, quality control, and production processes.
• Knowledge of 5S principles and Standard Work procedures.
• Possessing IBD or Lean Manufacturing credentials.
• Holder of an FLT Certificate.
• Experience with troubleshooting and solving complex problems.
• A natural communicator and collaborative team member.
• A flexible work ethic! You will be required to work shifts and working hours will change subject to schedules and production plans.

Other information

What's in it for you?

• £25,000 - £30,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private medical health care
• Group personal pension plan
• Life assurance
• 30% off dining and retail discounts
• Career progression

Not only do we have a passion for our beer, but also for our people. At Wells, you will not be a small cog in a big wheel, but a valued part of the team where you will make a difference every day. If you are a skilled brewer with a love for beer and creativity, we want to hear from you!