Brewer
Cromarty Brewing Co is a family run brewery based in the stunning Scottish Highlands and has been producing beer worth believing in since 2011. We are looking for a Production Brewer who is enthusiastic about all aspects of production from brewing to packaging and holds a passion to help produce high quality beer here at Cromarty. Ideally someone with a strong background in brewing, excellent organisational skills, has a keen attention to detail, and holds brewery hygiene in high regard.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Managing the efficient day to day running of brewery operations and scheduling future production
- Wort production on our 3 vessel automated brewhouse
- Performing cellar operations including monitoring gravities, yeast cropping and dry hopping
- Yeast handling and analysis
- QC work – pH, CO2, DO, micro, etc
- Centrifugation & Carbonation
- Overseeing packaging (Casks, Kegs, Bottles and Cans)
- CIP (brewhouse, vessels, packaging)
- Maintaining and progressing current brewery quality systems (SALSA beer+)
Required experience and abilities, but are not limited to:
- Ideally the candidate will possess relevant brewing qualifications from internationally recognized industry groups i.e., Heriot-Watt University’s ICBD, IBD, Siebel, VLB, or UC Davis, and/or qualifications in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology or Food Science/Technology.
- At least 3 years high level experience working at a craft brewery, w/ examples of successes in a leadership role.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
- Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills
- Hard working and self-motivated
- FLT skills favourable
- Physical requirements: Our Brewers must be able to bend, twist, kneel, stand for the duration of a shift and lift 25kg and manoeuvre 60kg. Requires proper handling of hazardous materials and operation of complex machinery.
Applicants may be asked to carry out a day’s work as part of the interview process.
This is a full-time position, with a competitive salary to be arranged based on experience.
To apply please email your CV and cover letter with the subject line: Brewer: [Your Name] to jobs@cromartybrewing.co.uk
In your cover letter, please include;
- Why you think you’d be a good fit at Cromarty brewing
- One fun fact about yourself
- What you like to do outside of brewing
