Job Vacancies

Brewer Vacancy

 

We are looking for an experienced Brewer to join our small (but growing) production team in Manchester. 

 

Key responsibilities:

This is a very hands on role. You’ll be joining a young and truly collaborative business increasing our production team from three to four people. We believe that it’s most rewarding for our brewers to be equally involved in all aspects of the production process on daily rotation therefore you will have the opportunity and be required to be involved in; recipe development, brewing, cellaring, packaging and warehousing. We’ve heavily invested in a clean and mixed ferm barrel program which you will also be involved in. We also expect a busy festival schedule as and when things open up allowing you the opportunity to represent Pomona Island at these events.

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Duties include:

  • Operating our manual 10bbl Pureweld brew kit

  • Cellar management; yeast handling, fermentation control, dry hopping and carbonation, barrel program checks

  • Operating our Microcan CL5 canning line

  • Filling both cask and keg

  • Bottling our clean and mixed ferm barrel-aged beers

  • Warehousing, palletising and packaging orders for distribution and retail

  • CIP of brewkit, FVs and packaging lines 

  • Detailed and accurate record-keeping across all aspects of production

  • Maintaining a high standard of hygiene and throughout the production facility 

  • Stock management and control

  • Travel to festivals and events representing the business 

 

Key Competencies and Experience:

  • At least two years working in a brewery production team 

  • Strong attention to detail and cleanliness 

  • Ability to maintain accurate records 

  • Strong time management and multitasking skills 

  • Effective communication skills

  • Extensive knowledge of memes 

 

Nice to haves:

  • Relevant brewing qualification (IBD, Brewing MSc, Food Science etc) 

  • Forklift truck driving experience

  • A Casio F-91W and a willingness to synchronise to Pomona time 


 

What we offer:

  • Up to £25,000 per annum dependant on experience, reviewed annually

  • Brewing qualifications training with the IBD

  • Forklift truck licence

  • Casio F-91W for work scheme

  • A key role in a truly collaborative business with plenty of opportunity to influence its growth

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To apply send your CV and cover letter to info@pomonaislandbrew.co.uk

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