Brewery worker | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Brewery workers brew and package beer.

  • Record temperatures, amounts of materials processed, or test results on report forms.  
  • Monitor pressure gauges, ammeters, flowmeters, thermometers, or products, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions, such as feed rate, product consistency, temperature, air pressure, and machine speed.  
  • Read dials and gauges on panel control
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Brewery workers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.

As a Brewery worker you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
23,062 GBP *
per year
13,500 GBP
25,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Brewery worker

  • 24,125 GBP
  • 20,175 GBP
Average salary for part-time Brewery worker
Average salary for full-time Brewery worker

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  • 13,696 GBP
  • 12,450 GBP
  • 15,177 GBP
  • 23,062 GBP
  • 20,175 GBP
  • 24,125 GBP
Salary over time for Brewery worker

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 19,305 GBP
  • 19,244 GBP
  • 19,893 GBP
  • 20,418 GBP
  • 21,364 GBP
  • 22,254 GBP
  • 23,062 GBP
  • 22,526 GBP
  • 24,493 GBP
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Future outlook for Brewery workers

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Very good outlook
143 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Fair outlook
65% chance of automation in the future

Brewery worker - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Brewery worker and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
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You could apply directly to work in a brewery. You may find it useful to have GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in maths and English. Experience in brewing, distilling or food and drinks processing could give you an advantage.

You'll need:

  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to work well with others
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • persistence and determination
  • knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • knowledge of food production methods
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held devic

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Things to highlight for your Brewery worker interview

Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

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