Senior Brewer – Polly’s Brew Co
We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Senior Brewer to support the Head Brewer in driving quality, consistency, and output as we grow.
Polly’s is a modern, design-led brewery, 8 years in, based in Mold, North Wales (10 minutes from the M56). We’ve got clear growth plans this year and need the right team to deliver them.
What you’ll be doing
• Support the Head Brewer across production
• Brew all styles to a high standard
• Plan tank rosters and support brew planning
• Support and help lead the production team
• Own the cellar with full responsibility for beer quality
• Wort production, fermentation, yeast management (incl. washing)
• Cellaring: dry hopping, centrifuging, transfers, tank management
• Routine analysis: gravity, pH, QC checks
• CIP and hygiene management
• Operate and support packaging (canning + kegging)
• Maintain equipment: centrifuges, canning lines, pressure vessels
• Troubleshoot and keep the brewery running efficiently
What we’re looking for
• Minimum 5 years’ commercial brewery experience
• Strong production brewing background
• Understanding of modern techniques
• Experience planning brews and tank schedules
• Experience supporting or leading a team
• Mechanically minded, able to maintain equipment
• Experience with canning lines, centrifuges, packaging
• Comfortable across full brew-to-package process
• Able to multitask and deliver high standards
• Strong cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Organised, proactive, takes ownership
Desirable (not essential)
• Brewing qualifications
• SALSA / EHO experience
• Forklift licence
What we offer
• 40-hour week (paid lunch breaks)
• 4-day week (3-day weekend)
• Private healthcare
• Small, ambitious business where your input matters
Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 (DOE)
Start date: From 1st June
