Job Description

We are looking for a new member to join our team as a

Production Assistant/Drayperson

Role Responsibilities:

Packaging

Cellar Assistance: Tank transfers & cleaning Preparing beer for packaging (carbonation) Packaging of beer, including: Setup & Close down Kegging Casking Bottling Canning Labeling Accurate record keeping Cleaning of packaging equipment and Fermentation Vessels Preparing pallets for shipping Some assistance may be required on brew days, most usually emptying malt sacks into the hopper Forklift driving - moving pallets around the warehouse and loading/unloading lorries Managing the brewery cold store to stack kegs and boxes in an ordered and structured manner Using our various software systems to book in couriers, print shipping labels and mark orders as dispatched Ensuring stock is readily available to pick from in a safe manner

Drayperson

Loading & Delivery: Safely loading the company van with kegs, casks, and cases of beer for delivery to pubs, bars, and bottle shops across the local area and beyond. Customer Service: Acting as a professional and friendly brand ambassador for Gower Brewery, when interacting with customers. Building positive relationships with clients. Route Management: Following a pre-planned delivery schedule efficiently to ensure timely deliveries. Vehicle Maintenance: Conducting daily vehicle checks (oil, water, tyres) and ensuring the van is kept clean and presentable. Reporting any vehicle faults promptly. Collections & Paperwork: Collecting empty kegs/casks from customers. Handling delivery notes, invoices, and processing payments where necessary.

Key Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age or older for insurance purposes Right to live and work in the UK Hold a full clean current UK driving license Sociable, self-motivated, team player that's able to work independently Have excellent customer relationship skills - polite, responsive and helpful Knowledge of traffic laws and highway code Articulate & computer/technology literate Excellent numerical skills

The ideal candidate:

Relevant working experience. A passion for beer quality. Enjoy record keeping, monitoring and attention to detail. A keen interest in packaging and production methods A desire to engage with up to date research and processes Adaptability Proven team working A forklift license is desirable.(training will be provided if needed) Proficiency in the use of pallet trucks and warehouse duties.
Please be aware that this is a physically demanding role, manual handling training will be provided.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount
Work Location: In person