Career outlook for technical brewer
Figures and forecasts for roles at the same level, which require similar skills and qualifications.
Average UK salary
£41,080
Currently employed in Scotland
12,600
Average UK salary
£41,080
Currently employed in Scotland
12,600
"LMI for All" supplies our salary and employment status information. "Oxford Economics" supplies job forecasts and employment figures.
Due to COVID-19 the jobs market is constantly changing. Some of the information may not reflect the current situation.
What's it like?
You would be in charge of the beer production process in a brewery.
Typically, you would:
- Check brewing conditions and beer quality
- Keep records of production
- Work with suppliers
- Make sure ingredients meet high standards
- Oversee updates or repairs to machinery
- Look after stock
- Manage the packaging process
- Develop, test and produce new beers
- Manage staff
In a large brewery, you may look after just one area, such as fermentation, packaging or quality control. In a small or micro-brewery, you are likely to be involved in all stages of the brewing process.
Working conditions
Hours
Environment
UK employment status
Full-time
82%
Part-time
3%
Self employed
15%
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Qualifications
Most entrants have a degree (SCQF level 9/10) in Brewing and Distilling, or a relevant science-centred degree such as chemical engineering, food science/technologies, microbiology.
To enter the Brewing & Distilling Degree course at Heriot-Watt University you will need National 5 qualifications and Highers at AABBB or above.
If you apply to this job with a degree in another subject you can gain specialist Brewing qualifications once in the job through the Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD).
A postgraduate qualification (SCQF level 11) in Brewing & Distilling is available (Heriot-Watt University).
Useful subjects
- Maths (required by most courses)
- Science subjects, in particular biology and chemistry (required by most courses)
- English and English-based subjects
You will also need
Physically fit as you may be on your feet a lot of the time.
Good colour vision may be required for some roles.
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