GOGB Brewing Technologist

A Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)

About the Function:

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world.

With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships.

It's fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers' hands, you'll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

About the role

The Production Brewer is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the Pilot Brewery, delivering brewing and packaging activities that enable beer innovation, renovation and commercialisation programmes. Operating within a 10hl brewery with kegging, canning and bottling capability, the role is accountable for producing high-quality beer liquids and supporting the delivery of approximately 40 new beer developments annually.

Working closely with the Pilot Plant Manager and Head Brewer, the role leads day-to-day brewing, fermentation and packaging operations while supporting pilot trials, liquid development and scale-up activities. The Production Brewer provides brewing expertise, maintains operational excellence and ensures all activities are performed to the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.

Key Accountabilities

1. Brewing & Production Operations

• Implement all brewing, fermentation, conditioning and filtration activities within the Pilot Brewery.

• Deliver brewing plans and production schedules in support of innovation and commercialisation priorities.

• Operate brewing equipment safely and efficiently.

• Ensure all brewing activities align with quality, food safety and environmental standards.

• Maintain accurate brewing, process and quality records.

• Drive continuous improvement in brewing efficiency and operational performance.

2. Packaging Operations

• Operate and oversee pilot packaging activities across keg, can and bottle formats.

• Ensure packaging trials are completed safely and efficiently.

• Maintain packaging quality standards and documentation.

• Support new packaging formats and trial activities where required.

• Ensure product quality is maintained throughout packaging operations.

3. Innovation & Commercialisation Support

• Produce pilot-scale liquids supporting innovation and renovation programmes.

• Implement brewing and packaging trials for new products and processes.

• Support liquid validation and manufacturing readiness activities.

• Work with Innovation, Quality and Supply teams to facilitate successful scale-up of new products.

• Provide technical input and operational feedback during project development.

4. Brewery Asset Care & Technical Support

• Support maintenance and care of brewery and packaging equipment.

• Assist with preventative maintenance and calibration activities.

• Troubleshoot brewing and packaging issues.

• Support installation, commissioning and qualification of new equipment.

• Maintain high housekeeping and GMP standards across the brewery.