Us

Having cemented our position as one of the South West’s most established award-winning breweries, we are in an exciting phase of growth. As such we are looking for new people to join our Packaging team as we continue on our journey making Beautiful Beer. 

The Role

As a Packaging Operative you will report to our Packaging Manager. You will support our brewery production by keeping the packaging operations flowing smoothly and properly, helping out with a wide range of tasks, which will vary from day-to-day. Adhering to a quality control system, standard operating procedures and hygiene standards will be a key focus for this position. You will process raw materials, packaging materials and chemicals.

You will be expected to work within the team packaging beer into cans, kegs and casks. You will also be expected to conduct regular intensive cleans of the equipment using industrial cleaning agents.

Key Responsibilities

Specific duties include (but are not limited to):

Set up duties:

• preparing packaging materials

• maintaining clean and clear working areas

• preparing ancillary materials and equipment

• setting up the canning labeller and canning line

• setting up for keg filling

Shift packaging duties:

• filling and stacking kegs

• loading cans into the de-palletiser

• filling and stacking boxes

• operating the canning line and canning labeller

Completing the post-shift clean-down duties:

• labelling and putting away beer, ancillary materials and equipment

• clearing and rinsing down the canning line and production floor

• clearing and cleaning all packaging areas and other areas used during the day in production

Additional Duties:

• Abiding by a HACCP system to maintain standards of Food Safety and Food Quality

• Following and maintaining the use of standard operating procedures - unless otherwise instructed - to meet quality specifications and ensure proper packaging operations

• Abiding by a Quality Management system, whereby all beers are tested against various specifications throughout production

• Completing paperwork accurately and on time, to ensure traceability of materials and products are captured throughout the beer journey

• Operation, cleaning and maintenance of packaging equipment in a safe and efficient manner

• Manual handling including lifting and carrying kegs and cask, packs of beers, materials and supplies.

• Maintaining the cleanliness of various areas of the Old Market site, including around the outside of the building

• Decompressing and disposing of returned kegs

• Abiding by a stock control system

• Supporting the teams throughout the business as required, including Cellar, Production, Warehouse and Distribution teams.

• Daily warehouse/production jobs as needed

• All production and warehouse staff have a responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others in what can be a hazardous industrial environment.

About You

• Able to communicate effectively with the team and other departments

• Ability to work well in a team, both following instructions and working together to get the job done

• Excellent timekeeping skills and reliability

• Have a calm and professional manner, especially if schedules change

• Willing to embrace a demanding job that features repetitive tasks

• Great attention to detail, with high personal quality and cleaning standards

• Organised and efficient

• Proactive with a hands on approach

• Comfortable with computer based work, including working on spreadsheets in excel and using our brewery software with accuracy and attention to detail. 

While not essential requirements, please let us know if you have

• Experience in a similar role and industry

• A basic understanding of using word processing, spreadsheets and particular programs for production functions

• Forklift, and drivers licence

Work environment

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud

• Temperatures may vary seasonally in work areas

• Packaging Operatives will be supplied with personal protective equipment and workwear that will be laundered externally once a week.

Why come and work for us?
Wiper and True is a Brewery dedicated to making Beautiful Beer and providing an extraordinary place to work and visit. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes trust, inclusivity, team-work and a continuous drive to improve and support each other.

Wiper and True is a registered Living Wage Employer and our benefits include pension, cycle to work and tech schemes, beer and merchandise allowance and family and friends discounts on products and at our taproom and opportunities for continuous professional development. Flexible working and job-shares will be considered.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, ethnically diverse candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.

Location: Unit 11-15 City Business Park, Old Market Bristol

Hours: Working hours are Monday – Thursday from 8am-6pm and every 4th Friday and Saturday 8am-11am and 10am-12pm respectively, so an average of 41.25 hours per week. Our shift patterns may change due to seasonal packaging demands throughout the year. 

Salary: We are a Real Living Wage employer, the starting salary for this role is from £25,740 per annum and will be subject to review in March. 

Start Date: March/April

How to apply

Please click on the ‘apply here’ link above and follow the instructions on our applications page and you will be able to upload your CV. Please also include a cover letter to tell us, in approximately 300 words, why you think you would be the perfect person for Wiper and True and this role.

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