Canning Line Operator (with Engineering Development Potential)
Location: Finchampstead
Contract: Full-time
Siren is an internationally renowned brewery, celebrated for our flagship beers, creative collaborations, and small-batch releases that push boundaries. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a hands-on, ambitious, and mechanically minded person to join our packaging team.
This is an entry-level role operating and maintaining our canning line — but it comes with the opportunity to grow into an engineering-focused position within the brewery. If you're passionate about brewing, enjoy problem-solving, and love working with tools and machinery, this is a unique chance to develop your skills and career with us.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate the canning line, ensuring beer is packaged to the highest standards.
* Monitor quality control checks including weights, fills, CO₂, DO, and TPO readings.
* Keep the packaging area clean and well maintained, following food hygiene standards.
* Perform size and format changes on packaging equipment as needed.
* Assist with cleaning in place (CIP) and other brewery cellaring tasks.
* Support routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on packaging equipment.
* Keep accurate records and follow checklists for daily operations.
* Move raw materials and finished product using pallet/forklift trucks.
* Learn and contribute to creating/updating standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Development Opportunities
This role is designed to grow with you. Over time, you'll gain exposure and training in:
* Mechanical and electrical maintenance of packaging equipment.
* Process improvement and efficiency projects.
* Working with suppliers on equipment upgrades and servicing.
* Stock management and spare parts planning.
* Broader brewery engineering responsibilities beyond packaging.
Experience & Skills
Essential
* A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and hands-on approach.
* Practical/mechanical aptitude (comfortable with tools, fixing or tinkering).
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, physical environment.
* Good communication skills and a team-first mindset.
* Basic IT/admin skills (Microsoft Office).
* Physically fit (able to lift/move 25kg).
Desirable (but not required — training will be provided)
* Experience in packaging, manufacturing, or engineering.
* Previous exposure to canning or bottling lines.
* Basic mechanical/electrical repair skills.
* Forklift licence.
What We Offer
* The chance to start in packaging but grow into an engineering role as the brewery expands.
* A fun, supportive, and dynamic team environment.
* Training and mentoring to develop your skills.
* Company pension scheme.
* Generous employee discount.
* Opportunities to attend some of the best food & drink events in the country.
If you're looking for an entry-level role with real career progression in brewing and engineering, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,420.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Work Location: In person