Production Operatives

Full Time, Permanent:- 36 hours per week

SA Brain & Co Ltd, a renowned brewery based in Cardiff, Wales, is currently seeking Production Operatives to join their packaging production team at the Dragon Brewery. This full-time, permanent position requires 36 hours of work per week, with shifts alternating between standard day shifts and 12-hour day shifts.

Shift Details:

• Standard Day Shift: Monday to Thursday from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Friday from 6:00 am to 12:30 pm.
• 12-Hour Day Shift: Tuesday to Thursday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Salary: £27,095 per annum (£14.90 per hour).

About Brains:

Since the first pint that was brewed in 1882, to the current state of the art ‘Dragon Brewery’ in Cardiff, Brains have been producing quality beers for people to enjoy, from the infamous SA and classics such as Brains Dark and Rev James, to our Barry Island IPA and Bayside Lager, we have a beer for every occasion.

Job Description:

We are recruiting Production Operatives to work in the packaging production team at Dragon Brewery. We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are able to work both independently and as part of a team, able to handle a high volume of routine tasks with excellent attention to detail and with sound communication skills.

The Production Operative will be responsible for:

• Packaging beer into casks and kegs.
• Preparing production lines and performing post-production cleaning (CIP).
• Conducting routine quality checks.
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles.

All tasks must adhere to operating procedures, health and safety regulations, and quality standards.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Previous experience in food or drink production/manufacturing is advantageous.
• Maths and English at GCSE level or higher.
• A Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence is desirable but not essential; successful applicants will receive training to operate forklifts as part of the role.

What Brains Offers:

• A friendly, 'one team' culture where individual contributions make a difference.
• Competitive salary.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays and a day off on your birthday.
• People's Pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.

Application Process: Interested candidates should send their CVs to enquiries@sabrain.com

 The closing date for applications is Friday, 21st March 2025.

This position offers a valuable opportunity to be part of a historic and innovative brewery, contributing to the production of some of Wales' most cherished beers.