Brewery Operative

Overview

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 are now looking for a Brewery Operative to join our small team and help us continue to push the boundaries of brewing excellence.

Reporting to the Brewery Team Lead, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient working environment, overseeing day-to-day activities to achieve production goals. Brewery Operatives 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment for all team members and customers.
• Understand & comply with production risk assessments.
• Achieve all production Key Performance Indicators.
• Work on shift rotations to meet production demands.
• 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.
• Conduct standard administration tasks in Excel and NAV as required to ensure systems accuracy and compliance.
• May be required to cover sickness or holiday in Warehouse team.
• Be an active participant in daily production meetings.
• Work in conjunction with Brewery Team Lead and Head Brewer to develop commercially viable beers.
• 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 inventory/stock counts and rectify discrepancies in NAV.
• Conduct goods in/out procedures when receiving deliveries.
• Maintain shop-floor cleanliness and tidiness in line with 5S and Standard Works.
• Have a customer-conscious mentality within all operations.
• 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.

Requirements

• 1+ years proven experience within a brewery or manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols, quality control, and production processes.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Problem-solving attitude.
• Knowledge of 5S principles and Standard Work procedures.
• Holder of an FLT Certificate.
• Strong commuter literacy within Microsoft suite, ERP and WMS.
• The ability to work effectively under limited supervision.

What’s in it for you?

• £22,000 – £27,000
• 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!