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Cellar technician

Alternative titles for this job include Drinks dispense technician, cellar service engineer, beer quality technician

Cellar technicians install and maintain drinks systems in places like pubs, bars, hotels and restaurants.

Average salary (a year)

£15,000 Starter

to

£30,000 Experienced

Typical hours (a week)

42 to 44 a week

You could work

between 8am and 6pm on a rota

How to become a cellar technician

You can get into this job through:

  • a college course
  • working towards this role
  • applying directly
  • specialist courses run by professional bodies

College

You could do a college course then try to find a trainee job with a drinks company. Courses inlcude:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Engineering
  • Level 2 Diploma in Installing and Maintaining Refrigeration Systems
  • Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

  • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English, maths and science

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Work

It may be possible to get into this job by working behind a bar and in a bar cellar.

Once you're working, your employer may give you the chance to take a cellar management course, like the one offered by Cask Marque.

Direct application

You can apply directly to employers and do training while you work.

It could be an advantage if you've got experience in mechanical engineering, refrigeration, plumbing or electrical work.

Other routes

You could take the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Cellar Service Installation and Maintenance course, offered by The Brewing, Food and Beverage Industry Suppliers Association.

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Professional and industry bodies

You could join the British Institute of Innkeeping for training opportunities and to make industry contacts.

What it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

  • knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
  • the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
  • the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
  • the ability to work on your own
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • observation and recording skills
  • the ability to work well with others
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • being able to use a computer terminal or hand-held device may be beneficial for this job.

Restrictions and requirements

You'll need to:

  • have a driving licence
  • have a good level of fitness

What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

Your day-to-day duties may include:

  • calculating and ordering parts
  • fitting drinks systems into a customer's premises
  • finding and fixing faults
  • training bar staff on how to use new equipment
  • promoting new products to customers
  • setting up temporary bars for special events, like festivals
  • keeping records of completed work

Working environment

You could work in a pub or visit sites.

Your working environment may be cramped and you'll travel often.

Career path and progression

You could become a supervisor, manager, or move into equipment services and sales.

Training opportunities

Apprenticeships In England

We can't find any apprenticeship vacancies in England for a cellar technician right now.

The Find an apprenticeship service can help you with your search, send alerts when new apprenticeships become available and has advice on how to apply.

Courses In England

Diploma in Plumbing Studies (plumbing, key plumbing principles, heating and sanitation systems, hot water systems )

  • Provider: Barking & Dagenham College
  • Start date: 04 September 2019
  • Location: Romford

Performing Engineering Operations Level 1 - Core Aim

  • Provider: Fareham College
  • Start date: 02 September 2019
  • Location: Lee On Solent
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