General Assistant

Location: Based at Lerwick Brewery, Ladies Drive, Lerwick, ZE1 0NA
Contact: Please send CVs or expressions of interest to info@lerwickbrewery.co.uk 

Pay: Highly competitive rate

Lerwick Brewery is seeking a General Assistant to support a variety of tasks across all sections of the brewery. This role will involve working to help maintain high levels of efficiency and quality in beer production and customer service. The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Regular working hours will be Monday – Friday, 0900 – 1700 but you will be expected to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in everyday tasks to ensure quality beer production across the brewery including; brewing, beer transfers, filtering and carbonation and filling/packaging of keg and cask.
• Maintaining rigorous cleaning standards and relevant documentation.
• Serving our customers with enthusiasm and knowledge.
• Taking groups of guests on a tour of the brewery.
• Wholesale delivery of beer in cases, casks and kegs. This involves driving a van and frequent heavy lifting.
• Managing stock control.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety across work areas.
• Contributing to ongoing site readiness, tidiness, and equipment organisation.

Requirements

• Full driving licence.
• Confidence as a people person.
• A keen interest in beer and brewing.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Willingness to work across various sections and adapt to changing tasks.

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