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Job Ref: ROB2240 Branch: Unicorn Packaging Centre (UPC) Location: Frederic- Robinson, Unicorn Packaging Centre Salary/Benefits: Salary from £40,000, plus excellent benefits package and attractive hours Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: 40 hours per week plus shift and weekend requirements in line with production Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 26/05/2026 Closing date: 28/06/2026 Brewer Robinsons Brewery | Stockport Great Beers. Great People. Great Brewing. At Robinsons Brewery, we've been brewing award-winning beer for more than 185 years. From heritage ales to modern favourites, quality is at the heart of everything we do. As a proudly independent, family-run brewery, we combine generations of brewing expertise with a forward-thinking approach, investing in our people, our brewery, and our future. We're now looking for an experienced and passionate Brewer to join our Brewing team and help shape the next chapter of Robinsons. If you take pride in producing exceptional beer, thrive in a fast-paced production environment, and enjoy leading teams to deliver consistently high standards, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role Reporting to the Head Brewer, you'll lead and manage day-to-day brewing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and consistent production of high-quality beer. You'll play a key role in delivering production plans, maintaining brewing standards, supporting continuous improvement, and developing a strong, engaged brewing team. This is a hands-on operational leadership role within a business where brewing excellence and teamwork are deeply valued. What You'll Be Doing • Leading brewing operations across brewing, fermentation, and conditioning processes, • Managing and supporting Brewing Technologists and Brewing Operators across shifts, • Delivering production schedules, brew lengths, and operational targets, • Maintaining exceptional standards of beer quality and consistency, • Ensuring compliance with HACCP, GMP, FEMAS, and company quality systems, • Driving a strong health, safety, hygiene, and housekeeping culture, • Supporting cleaning and CIP activities across brewing areas, • Working closely with Technical, Quality, Engineering, and Packaging teams, • Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities, • Coaching, training, and developing brewing team members, • Supporting shift handovers and effective operational communication What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who combines strong brewing knowledge with a collaborative and proactive approach. Essential Skills & Experience • Experience within a brewing or food production environment, • Strong practical understanding of brewing operations and processes, • Experience leading or supervising operational teams, • Understanding of food safety and quality systems including HACCP and GMP, • Strong organisational and communication skills, • Ability to work under pressure and deliver against production schedules, • High standards of safety awareness and operational discipline Desirable • Brewing qualification (IBD or equivalent), • Experience within a high-volume or multi-brand brewery, • Knowledge of automated brewing systems and process control, • Experience with CIP systems and cleaning processes What Makes Robinsons Special? At Robinsons, beer is at the heart of our business — but people are what make us different. We're big enough to make things happen and small enough to know our people by name. As a family business, we value honesty, trust, teamwork, and pride in what we do. We believe in creating a supportive environment where people can grow, contribute, and enjoy being part of something special. Whether it's brewing award-winning ales, improving the way we work, or supporting each other across the brewery, everyone plays their part. The Details Location: Brewery Site, Stockport Department: Brewing Reports to: Head Brewer Hours: 40 hours per week plus shift and weekend requirements in line with production Why Join Robinsons? • Join one of the UK's most respected independent family brewers, • Work with a passionate and experienced brewing team, • Be part of a brewery that combines heritage with innovation, • Opportunities for development, training, and career progression, • A culture built on collaboration, quality, and pride Ready to Brew the Next Chapter? If you're passionate about brewing, committed to quality, and looking to join a business where your contribution matters, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Robinsons family. Robinsons Brewery is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
