Job Description

Packaging Operator / Lead Operator

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and curious individual to join our packaging team at Curious Brewery in Ashford, Kent.

Who We Are

Our reason for being is to inspire people to stay curious. To question. To celebrate. To smile more. And to never graduate from the school of life.

We do that by brewing with the best quality ingredients at our state-of-the-art brewery to make great-tasting beer and cider. We aim to improve our beer and our team by continually developing, training, questioning our methods, and staying forever curious.

Responsibilities

You will start as part of our kegging team producing Curious and contract- brewed products on our 45 keg-per-hour production line. You will clean, fill, palletise, label, and cap kegs while performing quality, process, and efficiency checks throughout.

This role will involve using lifting aids for filled kegs, but you will be on your feet moving empty kegs throughout much of the day so you should be physically fit.

Other responsibilities include helping our brewing or cellaring team with all aspects of production, assisting with warehousing and distribution, and general good hygiene and housekeeping around the brewery.

Requirements

You'll be someone confident, motivated, and willing to learn about producing the beer and cider which is at the heart what we do. If you're passionate about beer or cider (or think you might be!), we can help you learn the rest.

We are looking for someone who is focused and has an eye for problem solving. Previous experience in food production, food service, warehousing, or manufacturing sectors is a bonus. Above all, we believe that good communication is what makes a workday go smoothly.

What We Offer

We will help you develop into a core member of our packaging team with development into brewing and processing over time.

On top of this we also offer enrollment into accredited training courses in brewing, beer serving, packaging, health and safety, forklift driving, first aid, and can find courses to suit whatever skills you are curious about and the business needs.

Based at our brewery in Ashford, we operate shifts Monday to Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 22:00 p.m. with a 40-hour working week.

We offer salaried roles starting at 26,200 annually. Applicants with experience in brewing or food & beverage with suitable qualifications will be considered for senior or lead operator roles with increased responibilities and salary. We also offer 33 days holiday, a 25% discount in our restaurant and bar, enrolment in our pension scheme, and we always enjoy a few beers after work or to take home!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 26,200.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

What is your favorite beer or beverage and why?
Experience:

Packaging: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person