At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in brewing operations, from wort production to packaging and quality control.
- Company: Kent Brewery, a microbrewery passionate about craft beer and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and a creative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to learn and grow in a dynamic brewery setting.
- Why this job: Join a small team and make your mark in the craft beer industry.
- Qualifications: Basic brewing knowledge and a genuine passion for craft beer.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Kent Brewery is a microbrewery in Kent, UK, dedicated to producing high-quality craft beer with a strong local identity. Since brewing its first beers in autumn 2010, the brewery has focused on creating new and innovative styles that showcase the full range of available hops. With a mission to encourage the planting of new hop varieties, Kent Brewery aims to help restore Kent’s position at the heart of the hop industry. Team members join a small, hands-on operation where creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainability are central to daily work.
The Brewery Assistant / 2nd Brewer is a full-time, on-site role based in West Malling, supporting all aspects of brewery operations. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Assisting with wort production, fermentation management, and cellar work
- Cleaning and sanitizing tanks, lines, and equipment
- Helping with packaging, including cask, keg, and bottling
- Monitoring quality, recording brewing data, handling raw materials such as malt and hops
- Ensuring health and safety standards are followed
- Working closely with the Head Brewer to test new recipes, maintain consistent beer quality, and support deliveries and stock management as needed
Qualifications:
- Practical brewing skills, including basic knowledge of brewing processes, fermentation, and cellar work
- Strong attention to cleanliness and hygiene, with the ability to follow cleaning and sanitation procedures for tanks, lines, and work areas
- Basic understanding of quality control, record-keeping, and safe handling of brewing ingredients and chemicals
- Physical ability to lift and move sacks of malt, kegs, and other brewery materials, and to work on feet for extended periods
- Good communication and teamwork skills, with a collaborative approach in a small, hands-on brewery environment
- Genuine interest in craft beer, hops, and recipe development; curiosity about new and innovative beer styles
- Willingness to learn, follow instructions, and take on varied tasks as production demands change
- Previous experience in a brewery or beverage production environment is beneficial but not required
- Relevant brewing or food production training, or a qualification in brewing, science, or a related field, is an advantage
Salary negotiable depending on experience. Please send CVs to paul@kentbrewery.com and toby@kentbrewery.com.
Locations
Brewery Assistant /2nd Brewer in Kent, West Malling employer: Kent Brewery
Kent Brewery in West Malling offers a vibrant and supportive work environment where passion for brewing meets teamwork. Employees benefit from hands-on training, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture that values quality and cleanliness in every aspect of production. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that takes pride in crafting exceptional beers while enjoying the unique charm of our local community.
