Brewery Apprentice
| Company: | St Austell Brewery Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26437.00 per annum fixed term contract |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Saint Austell, PL25 4BY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Aug 2026 |
Summary
We're looking for a motivated
and enthusiastic Brewery Apprentice to join our Production team. This is an
exciting opportunity to begin a career in brewing, learning from experienced
professionals while gaining a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification.
Working alongside our Brewing
and Laboratory teams, you'll develop the knowledge, skills and practical
experience needed to become an independent brewer at entry level. Through a
combination of on-the-job learning and structured training, you'll gain exposure
to every stage of the brewing process, supporting the production of
high-quality beer while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality
and food safety.
If you're curious, eager to
learn and passionate about developing a career in brewing, we'd love to hear
from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Learning and supporting all aspects of
- Carrying out brewhouse operations in line
- Completing quality checks on beer
- Supporting the maintenance, calibration
- Identifying and reporting any issues with
- Championing high standards of health
- Completing your apprenticeship
- Developing your knowledge across brewing
- Working collaboratively with colleagues
- Continuously developing your technical
the brewing process under the guidance of experienced colleagues
with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments and technical
specifications
throughout the production process
and cleanliness of laboratory equipment
brewing processes, equipment or product quality to the appropriate
colleague
& safety, food safety and housekeeping across the brewery
coursework, portfolio and logbook alongside your practical training
and laboratory operations to become competent and confident in both areas
across the Production team to deliver the production schedule
knowledge, practical skills and understanding of the brewing industry
What We're Looking For
- GCSE Maths, English and Science at Grade 4 (C) or
- A genuine interest in brewing, food and
- A positive attitude and willingness to
- Strong attention to detail and a
- Good communication skills and the ability
- A proactive approach to problem solving
- A commitment to maintaining high
- Good organisational skills and the
- A reliable and flexible approach with a
- Candidates with previous beer making experience (commercial or domestic), will have an advatage
above (or equivalent), plus A-levels or equivalent in at least one science based subject
drink production or manufacturing
learn new skills
commitment to producing high-quality work
to work effectively as part of a team
and following established procedures
standards of health & safety, food safety and quality
ability to manage your apprenticeship alongside your day-to-day
responsibilities
strong work ethic
Your Apprenticeship
As part of this role, you'll
complete a Level 4 Brewing apprenticeship over approximately 18 months.
Throughout your programme you'll receive dedicated support from experienced
colleagues and your training provider while developing the practical skills, technical
knowledge and behaviours needed for a successful career in brewing.
By the end of your
apprenticeship, you'll be able to confidently carry out brewing and laboratory
activities to the required operational standards and contribute to the
production of consistently high-quality beer.
The Benefits
- 30% discount on food & drink within
- 50% discount on accommodation within our
- Fantastic training, apprenticeship and
- Pension Scheme – 4% employee and employer
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Company bonus scheme
- Westfield Health Cash Plan – claim money
- Westfield Rewards – shopping discounts
- Free parking
our managed estate & Visitor Centre
managed estate
career development opportunities
contribution, increasing to 5% if required
back for dental, eye care, physiotherapy and more
and offers
Additional Information
St Austell Brewery is an Equal
Opportunities employer. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and
eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual
orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership
status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible
working.
Early applications are
encouraged as we'll review applications throughout the recruitment process and
reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Please note that we politely
request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs
from recruitment agencies won't be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.
Unauthorised use, reproduction
or scraping of this advertisement, including any company information or
branding, by third-party or non-partner websites is strictly prohibited.
If you would like any further
information, please email: recruitment@staustellbrewery.co.uk
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