Senior Brewer
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,000 to £36,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HIJOBS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 393205 |
Summary
Based in Spean Bridge, Glen Spean Brewing Co. has grown since 2017 to become the leading craft brewery in the region, producing award winning beers in cask, keg, can and bottle for customers across the Highlands and Islands. Were now seeking an experienced brewer to join our dedicated team and lead production as we continue to grow.
Function of the Role
To take overall responsibility for the timely production and development of Glen Spean beers to a consistently high standard, aligned with sales requirements and the growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage day‑to‑day production to ensure consistently high‑quality beer, including monitoring, quality assurance, and record keeping.
- Identify and implement cost and time efficiencies within production.
- Develop and refine recipes in line with GSB product values and innovation goals.
- Plan and deliver monthly brew schedules, ensuring stock levels meet projected sales requirements; adapt plans as issues arise and troubleshoot effectively.
- Produce timely monthly production forecasts and brew plans.
- Coordinate packaging, transfers, and accurate delivery of beer to and from the brewery and third‑party packagers, ensuring stock and packaging availability.
- Develop and maintain brewery cleaning schedules and ensure a clean, safe, clutter‑free working environment.
- Ensure timely procurement of ingredients, equipment, packaging, labels, and other materials required for brewing.
- Maintain accurate brewing records on Breww.
- Provide oversight, training, and development for the brewing team.
- Ensure full audit trails for traceability and beer movement in line with HACCP and HMRC requirements.
- Create and maintain up‑to‑date Standard Operating Procedures for brewing, cleaning, and maintenance.
- Oversee preventative maintenance and repairs, demonstrating strong mechanical aptitude.
- Monitor industry trends and contribute to business growth planning.
- Ensure health and safety procedures are up to date and implemented across the team.
- Contribute to social media strategy and content where relevant.
- Support deliveries, transfers, and logistics as required.
- Represent the brand at events, occasionally during evenings and weekends.
- Carry out additional tasks as required to support the smooth running of the brewery.