BREWER

Reports to: Shift Lead Brewer

Location: Leeds

Hours: 38 per week, over 4 shifts

Shift Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off - Rotating every 2 blocks between early and late - early is 5am - 3pm, late is 12pm - 10pm. This role includes evening, weekend, and bank holiday working.

Salary: £25,500 - £28,000 per annum

Closing Date: 31st March 2025

THE ROLE:

Northern Monk is focussed on delivering the highest level of quality and consistency across the entire business. This crucially starts within production of our beer and is a vital element to us achieving our goal, which is to create drink experiences that delight, unite and do right, always Fresh from The North. To be successful in this role you must show a passion, excitement and commitment to quality.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about beer and the industry, knows the importance of attention to detail, is well-organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.

Also, the right candidate would be comfortable with production and shift work, be comfortable with manual handling and have strong interpersonal and communication skills, as you will be working closely with all other teams at Northern Monk, especially the packaging and warehouse teams.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Culture fit is hugely important to us. If you’re unsure if you meet all the criteria but have skills which are transferrable and you believe you would fit in with our core values, please don’t hesitate to apply.

We particularly welcome female applicants and those from ethnic minorities, as these groups are underrepresented in the brewing industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Production of wort
  • Cellar tasks including dry-hopping, centrifuging, transfers, tank cleans etc.
  • Meet production department targets including Quality Standards and scores, Achievement vs Plan and Monthly Audit.
  • Maintain a high standard of data logging and record keeping.
  • Working to a Production facility schedule to ensure that the beer can be released in line with the business needs.
  • Ensure the cleanliness, efficiency, and functionality of brewery equipment.
  • Maintain high standards of health and safety.
  • Ensure to work in way which minimises wastage and excess cost without compromising product quality.
  • Seek out educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintain personal networks; participate in professional organisations; keep up to date on relevant changes to legislation.
  • Feed relevant information back to Managers and support improvements that will make our beer & beer experiences better.
  • Attend and contribute to team meetings when required and encourage best practice with colleagues.
  • Represent Northern Monk at exhibitions and events.

ABOUT YOU:

  • 1 years brewing experience.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and growing environment.
  • Comfortable with shift work and the shift pattern mentioned.
  • Understanding of the industry and production brewing.
  • Effective communicator.
  • Comfortable with manual handling.
  • Passionate and excited about delivery exceptional quality products.
  • Be able to work confidently both in a team and independently.
  • Feel you have a connection or resonate with our company values of Fresh, Inclusive, Spirited, Humble and Community.

·        We welcome applicants who are IBD certified, however this is not essential, and we encourage those who do not have these criteria to apply also.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

·        A range of different perks embodying Wellbeing, Community, Social and Training and Development.

·        A chance to join our company at an exciting time of growth.

·        If interested, please email a copy of your CV and cover letter to people@northernmonk.com.