We are looking for a new member to join our team as a Production Assistant/Drayperson
Role Responsibilities:
Packaging
* Cellar Assistance:
* Tank transfers & cleaning
* Preparing beer for packaging (carbonation)
* Packaging of beer, including:
* Setup & Close down
* Kegging
* Casking
* Bottling
* Canning
* Labeling
* Accurate record keeping
* Cleaning of packaging equipment and Fermentation Vessels
* Preparing pallets for shipping
* Some assistance may be required on brew days, most usually emptying malt sacks into the hopper
* Forklift driving - moving pallets around the warehouse and loading/unloading lorries
* Managing the brewery cold store to stack kegs and boxes in an ordered and structured manner
* Using our various software systems to book in couriers, print shipping labels and mark orders as dispatched
* Ensuring stock is readily available to pick from in a safe manner
Drayperson
* Loading & Delivery: Safely loading the company van with kegs, casks, and cases of beer for delivery to pubs, bars, and bottle shops across the local area and beyond.
* Customer Service: Acting as a professional and friendly brand ambassador for Gower Brewery, when interacting with customers. Building positive relationships with clients.
* Route Management: Following a pre-planned delivery schedule efficiently to ensure timely deliveries.
* Vehicle Maintenance: Conducting daily vehicle checks (oil, water, tyres) and ensuring the van is kept clean and presentable. Reporting any vehicle faults promptly.
* Collections & Paperwork: Collecting empty kegs/casks from customers. Handling delivery notes, invoices, and processing payments where necessary.
Key Requirements:
* Must be 21 years of age or older for insurance purposes
* Right to live and work in the UK
* Hold a full clean current UK driving license
* Sociable, self-motivated, team player that's able to work independently
* Have excellent customer relationship skills – polite, responsive and helpful
* Knowledge of traffic laws and highway code
* Articulate & computer/technology literate
* Excellent numerical skills
The ideal candidate:
* Relevant working experience.
* A passion for beer quality.
* Enjoy record keeping, monitoring and attention to detail.
* A keen interest in packaging and production methods
* A desire to engage with up to date research and processes
* Adaptability
* Proven team working
* A forklift license is desirable.(training will be provided if needed)
* Proficiency in the use of pallet trucks and warehouse duties.
Please be aware that this is a physically demanding role, manual handling training will be provided.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person