Brewery Operator

Brewery Operator

Do you love Brewing? Love Beer? Does developing a career in the brewing industry excite you?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a for an experienced Brewery Operative or aspiring graduate brewer to join our team on a permanent contract.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role at the heart of our brewing operations — perfect for someone who’s passionate about beer and eager to develop a long-term career in the brewing industry. As a Brewery Operator, you’ll gain experience across all areas of production, from brewing and lab work to packaging and compliance. You’ll be part of a skilled and dedicated team, working in an environment where quality, safety, and pride in the product come first. Whether you’re experienced or looking to grow your brewing skills, this role offers the chance to be part of a proud brewing heritage while learning from the ground up.

Job Description:

• Brewing and Transferring Beer – you will work in all areas from malt intake to bright beer.
• Lab work
• CIPs and audit compliance
• Packaging
• Ensuring all standard operating practices are adhered to.
• Ensuring that Company health, safety and security standards are maintained.
• Maintaining high standards of House Keeping / cleaning at all times

About you:

• Previous Brewing experience or related industry is essential. Full training will also be given.
• An awareness of Health and Safety
• Reliable and flexible attitude to work
• Hard working
• Well organised and pays attention to detail.
• Enthuiasm and willingness to learn.
• Able to organise own workload.
• A passion for beer

So, what’s in it for you?

• 23 days holiday a year (+ an extra day each year up to a maximum of 28 days) + 5 bank holidays
• Company discount card – 20% off food and drink when purchased together. 20% off accommodation
• 20% discount on our online shop ‘Holts at Home’
• Company-wide celebrations and awards – Christmas & Summer Parties, Various fundraising events and Star of the Month
• Company Contributory Pension Scheme
• Annual summer and Christmas bonus scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Incredible external discounts and rewards scheme
• Ongoing training and induction
• Free onsite parking
• The chance to gain a qualification through our apprentice scheme
• Support with Institute of Brewing and Distilling Exams
• Long Service Awards – 10, 20, 30-, and 40-year awards· Support with Institute of Brewing and Distilling Exams

Who are we?

Joseph Holt is an independent, six-generation family-owned company, with 128 pubs across the Northwest, ranging from traditional community pubs, food led destination pubs and some with onsite letting rooms. Since 1849 we have been brewing a wide range of award-winning beers in our Manchester brewery, which have won 7 Gold Medals at the International Brewing Awards at the last 7 International Brewing Awards in the last 14 years alone. Alongside this, we have an ever-expanding Free Trade and sell beer to multiple types of accounts across the country. We are a friendly, family run Brewer and Pub Company that are passionate about what we do and the people who work for us. For over 100 years, we have fundraised for the Christie Hospital and also support different charity appeals throughout the community.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000

To apply for this position please send your CV and covering letter, stating your current salary, to Lynsey Halley, HR Advisor via email to [email protected]