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Packaging Operative - Verdant Brewing Co (Penryn)

Job title: Packaging Operative
Reporting to: Packaging Manager
Location: Penryn, Cornwall
Salary: £26,200 p/a
Hours: 40 per week
Contract type: Permanent

We are looking for a new Packaging Operative to join the Verdant team! On a variable shift pattern basis, this person will be responsible for ensuring all products are packaged to the highest possible standard across keg, can and cask formats, operating packaging machinery to produce stock ready for shipment or warehousing, and making sure the Packaging team is adequately prepared for upcoming shifts. Secondary responsibilities will include supporting the brew, cellar, and warehouse teams when required. This role requires someone who is practically minded, prides themself on attention to detail and displays excellent interpersonal skills. This is a physically demanding role which requires regular lifting, and being on your feet for long periods of time. 

Shifts for this role will vary between:
Early shifts of 6am - 2pm
Day shifts of 8am - 4pm
Late shifts starting between 10am and 12pm

The ideal candidate will be adaptable, enthusiastic, hard-working and passionate about their work. Our people are empowered to meet challenges head-on. We want someone who brings a positive energy to the team, thinks on their feet and strives for the best results. 

Everyone’s opinions are valued, we celebrate diversity and treat each other honestly and respectfully. We welcome ideas and innovation as we look forward to the future of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Packaging team to package beer across keg, can and cask formats.
• Undertake prep work for upcoming packaging runs.
• Palletise stock ready for shipment or warehousing.
• Clean packaging machinery using a dedicated CIP set, and maintain a clean brewery environment at all times.
• Operate packaging machinery including rotary canning line, inline carbonator, and keg filling manifold.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure all products are within required specifications.
• Ensure accurate record keeping during packaging runs.
• Operate pallet/forklift trucks for moving, loading, and unloading goods.
• Display excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication, and a positive work attitude.
• Follow all health and safety procedures within the brewery environment.
• General maintenance and equipment upkeep.
• Willingness to lend a hand in other departments when necessary.
• Occasional attendance at beer festivals, collaborations, or events on behalf of Verdant.

Desirable Experience

• Previous commercial brewery experience.
• Experience working as part of a production team.
• Excellent communication skills across teams and with management.
• Mechanically minded with a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Good IT skills.
• Remains calm under pressure.
• Enjoys shift work.
• Strong work ethic and a definite team player.
• Willingness to ‘muck in’ with tasks outside key responsibilities.
• Valid forklift license would be an advantage, but not essential.

Perks & Benefits

Staff discount in all our venues and webshop.
Cycle to work scheme.
Company Sick Pay (on completion of probation period).
Company Healthcare Scheme (on completion of probation period).

To apply please send a CV and a covering letter outlining why you would be a good fit for the role to recruitment@verdantbrewing.co

Closing date: 12th December 2025