Apprentice Brewer

You will learn the ins and outs of the operations of a family-owned craft brewery, helping in all areas of beer production. You will need to be physically able to cope with the manual labour as some tasks are physically demanding. The variation of tasks will increase as time goes on and the skill level of the apprentice increases.

Tasks will include, but are not limited to: 

Cask Washing. Cask Filling and Tracking.  Forklift Driving.  Fermentation and Cellar Checks.  Raw Materials Handling.  Bottle and Can Filling.  General Site Cleaning.    Current shift pattern is 6am-2pm Monday to Friday.  

Training:

From design of beer recipes to brewery promotion, apprentices on this unique brewer apprenticeship will gain in-work experience and cover a broad spectrum of activities, from understanding ingredient provenance and the importance of stock control to safe operation of brewing equipment. 
The innovative curriculum explores new techniques in brewing and efficiency models which, when brought back into the brewery, impact on improved business performance and secure future growth in your business. 
Training will be held in 2-day blocks at Nottingham University, there are a total of 6 blocks over the 18-month apprenticeship. Accommodation and transport will be provided for these block courses. 
In house training will be provided in an ongoing basis from both the Head Brewer and the Operations Manager with time allowed within the working week for any course related material. All in house training will be conducted at our Great Yarmouth brewery or very occasionally at other local sites or venues where it is beneficial to the apprentice to gain experience outside of the brewery site.  
To complete the apprenticeship the apprentice must pass level 2 English and maths (or have the appropriate exemption certificate) before undertaking their end point assessment. 
Upon completion of this apprenticeship the apprentice will have gained a Level 4 Brewer Qualification.  
It is expected that upon completion of training the trainee will move into a Senior Brewer role. 

Training Outcome:

It is expected that upon completion of training the candidate will move into a Brewer role provided the apprentice and employer are satisfied. The applicant will fit into our existing career progression plan at Lacons and there will be good opportunity for further development within our growing team. Given the calibre of the training there will also be opportunities in the wider community and even internationally if the candidate so chooses.   

Employer Description:
At Lacons, we’re a family-owned and independent company and take pride in brewing the best modern-day beers. We stand by our core pillars of quality, consistency, and innovation, along with our vision to serve and support our local communities. Our passion for what we brew and do at Lacons is evident in our impeccable service, ensuring we deliver the “best of everything” to our customers.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 6am-2pm, shift pattern may be subject to change but not to include any night shifts and no finishes after 8pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness