We are looking for a Packaging Operator to join our Production Team here at Siren Craft Brew. This is a full-time role based at the brewery in Finchampstead.

Our production team has a diverse range of experience and interests, allowing us to create innovative and adventurous beers. We employ a continuous improvement culture and have a work environment where we are proud of what we do and how we do it. We are looking for an individual who is ready to learn new skills, cares about the details, and brings energy & enthusiasm to the job.

The role we are recruiting for will focus on packaging our award-winning beers into keg and cask.

The role will require you to be physically fit due to the nature of the work.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

o Preparing kegs to be ready to be filled and operating the keg washer/filler machine.
o Preparing casks and operating the cask washer machine.
o Racking beer into casks.
o Labelling, scanning, and palletising filled kegs and casks.
o Using checklists and keeping records to ensure the beer meets our high, quality standards.
o Using our brewery software to print labels and record stock levels.
o Communicating with the warehouse team to ensure packaging materials are available on time and filled stock is ready for collection.
o Cleaning of the packaging plant and equipment.
o General housekeeping in the brewery.
o Working to food hygiene standards set by the brewery.
o Following Standard Operating Procedures once trained.
** Full training will be provided**

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

- Positive, energetic, can-do attitude.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to learn new skills and contribute to a continuous improvement culture of working.
- Can work well in a team.
- Capable of physical work.
- Able to work safely with chemicals and machinery.
- Fork-lift truck certified (desirable but not essential).
- Previous experience in Food or Beverage industry (desirable but not essential).
- Interest in beer not essential but would help with your enjoyment in the role.

ABOUT SIREN CRAFT BREW

Siren Craft Brew is an exciting place to work - we’re a small and committed team, passionate and proud about what we do. Benefits include generous employee discounts and the opportunity to attend some of the best food & drink events in the country.

If this is the role for you, please click "Apply" to send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you want to be part of the team.

Salary: £26,500 full time (Mon - Fri)

Siren Craft Brew was born in 2013 with a simple idea in mind: to introduce exciting, full-flavoured and forward-thinking beers to as many people as possible. As part of that mission, we offer our beer as fresh as possible - direct from the source through our on-site tasting room and web shop.

We are on the lookout for people with a friendly, proactive attitude and a passion for customer experience to join our small, committed team in delivering the highest possible standards of service to our beer-loving community. This area of the business is agile and responsibilities varied.

Main duties will include:
• Serving and assisting customers (on and off sales)
• Educating customers about our beer and philosophy
• Assisting with festivals and other events where and when possible
• Preparing web orders and customer collections

You will need to:
• Effectively communicate with customers and co-workers
• Be flexible (available shifts could vary and the Tap Yard opens on Saturdays)
• Take pride in your work with great attention to detail
• Experience is preferred but more important is the willingness to learn and genuine enthusiasm for hospitality, community, craft beer or a combination.

We are looking to bring people in as soon as possible. We offer a generous discount scheme, staff perks, extensive training and the opportunity to be involved with an exciting, high-potential project from an early stage.

Salary: £10.85 - £12.71 per hour (age dependant)

Please apply with a CV & Covering Letter to our tap room manager through the "apply" button.

Have you got experience with craft beer, events and building great teams? This is the job for you!

You’ll need to be pro-active, passionate and flexible, and in return will have the opportunity to really make the role your own whilst working with a fantastic community of beer lovers.

The Tap Yard is the frontline of what we do, serving brewery-fresh beer and running some of the most exciting events in the beer scene. We envisage this role evolving over time with opportunities for key involvement in future projects and Tap Yard developments.

Hourly paid position but average weekly hours will be around 40 hours.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day running of the Tap Yard and open/close procedures (Tues-Sunday opening days, Mainly Over Weekends)
• Manage and grow a dedicated team including training and shift-planning
• Oversee cellar maintenance and quality standards
• Manage stock and commercials with regular reporting
• Work with the management team to assess and implement new offerings
• Drive the planning and execution of events (weekly and large ones ran at tap yard)
• Marketing of the Tap Yard through social media channels
• Hands on management of our small pizza kitchen
• Conducting weekly brewery tours on a Saturday
• Management of street food vendors on a weekend
• Driving Sales on a daily basis and influence local marketing projects
• Maintain labour spending budgets on a weekly basis
• Maintenance of equipment and fixtures within the business

Requirements

• Demonstrable passion for beer/food/customer service
• Previous management experience in a similar environment
• Desire to keep learning and inspire the team and customers
• Proactive attitude to drive the Tap Yard forward and explore new opportunities
• Flexible and always willing to go the extra mile
• People person with a strong community focus

Benefits

• 50% off Siren Craft Brew/25% off Siren City Bars
• 50% off Food and Drink at Siren Country Pubs
• Fantastic staff food from our pizza and loaded fries menu
• Complimentary Cans of Beer to taste our new releases
• Options to go to work/attend Beer Festivals across the country

Hourly paid position but average weekly hours will be around 40 hours.

Please apply with a CV & Covering letter, outlining why you are the best person for the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.90-£14.50 per hour

Work Location: In person