Technical brewers are in charge of the whole process of beer production and packaging.
£18,000 Starter
to£45,000 Experienced
39 to 41 a week
evenings / weekends on a rota
You can get into this job through:
You could do a degree in a related subject, like:
You could continue your professional development by studying for a postgraduate qualification, like a master's in brewing and distilling or biochemical engineering.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to do a brewer higher apprenticeship.
There are no set entry requirements for this route but it may help you to get in if you have:
You'll usually need experience in a management role and some knowledge or experience in brewing and distilling to apply for jobs directly.
You could take professional qualifications in brewing. These are offered by the Institute of Brewing & Distilling, either online or at a training centre.
If you have a degree, you could apply for a place on a graduate training scheme with one of the larger brewing companies.
You could join the Institute of Brewing and Distilling or the British Beer and Pub Association for training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about working in the brewing industry from the British Beer and Pub Association.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
Your day-to-day tasks could include:
You could work at a brewery.
Your working environment may be noisy and humid.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
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