Brewing Technician

About the Company

Join DB Breweries, part of the global HEINEKEN family operating in 70 countries. The company values passion for consumers, care for people and planet, enjoyment of life, and the courage to innovate. The workplace fosters inclusivity and encourages team members to contribute ideas and grow.

Benefits

• Complimentary health, life, and income protection insurance
• Employer contributes 5% to KiwiSaver
• Monthly allowance of beer, cider, RTDs, or alcohol-free drinks
• Discounts at Star Hospitality venues
• Extra paid "Enjoyment of Life" day annually
• Generous parental leave
• Access to free confidential counseling
• Additional perks such as digital wills, feminine hygiene products, and retail discounts
• Commitment to fair pay initiatives

Role Overview

As a Brewing Technician at the Brewtown Brewery in the Greater Wellington area, you will work closely with the Head Brewer and a team of craft brewers. Your tasks include operating brewing machinery, maintaining cleanliness and equipment, ensuring health and safety standards, performing lab tests when required, and applying problem-solving to improve brewing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate brewing equipment for the full beverage creation cycle
• Carry out regular cleaning and maintenance of brewery plant to high standards
• Identify and resolve losses through continuous process improvement
• Maintain strict health and safety practices within the brewery
• Conduct laboratory testing of products as needed

Candidate Profile

• Genuine enthusiasm for beer or craft beer
• Completed tertiary qualification in Science, Food Science, Engineering or related field
• Minimum one year experience in FMCG process manufacturing
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and team collaboration ability
• Willingness to pursue the IBD Brewing Diploma