Job Description
The role of Packaging Operative is suitable for an individual who wants to build their packaging and manufacturing experience in a craft beer production environment, focusing on canning and kegging activity. This role may also be ideal for someone who has an interest pursuing a career in the Brewing industry as it enables you to get close to the action, whilst learning in a practical role. The ideal candidate thrives in working in a team-based and hands-on role, and is able to meaningfully navigate and contribute to standards and improvements in safety, quality, and process excellence. This is a permanent full-time position (weekdays) based onsite at our Fourpure Brewery in Bermondsey, London.
Responsibilities include:
* Packaging beer into cans and kegs
* Operation, quality control, and maintenance of packaging activities and equipment
* Assisting in brewing, cellaring, and cleaning procedures as required
* Engaging in our safety culture and handling all chemicals safely
* Participating in duty rotation as needed to accommodate production demands
* Performing packaging equipment maintenance checks
* Operating in line with HACCP guidelines
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has the following skills and experience:
* Experience in a fast growing, quality-focussed brewing, drinks, or food manufacturing environment
* Understanding of quality and food safety procedures, and ability to ensure product is in specification prior to packaging
* Regular manual work, and a practical team player
* Comfortable to safely lift and move objects up to 25kg
* Preparation and clean down of packaging equipment
* Forklift license preferred
* A positive and committed attitude
* Willingness to assist with ad hoc production tasks as required
* A passion for beer/premium brands and a clear understanding of what makes these brands successful is desirable
Additional Information
* Salary £27,350.00 per year
* A generous free beer allowance and Taproom benefits
* Counselling and wellbeing resources through LifeWorks
* Health cash plan through Health Shield
* Enhanced company parental leave
* Annual bonus scheme
* Tech and Cycle scheme
* 20 days holiday & 8 days public holidays per year
* A day off on your birthday
If this sounds of interest to you and your career aspirations, we’d love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application!