Careers

CHEF/COOK

We are currently seeking to recruit a Chef/Cook to join our fantastic Scrumpy House Restaurant which serves a mouth-watering menu of delicious, locally sourced food.

Duties include:

The successful candidate will work alongside the Hospitality Team and will provide food preparation and catering for the Scrumpy House Restaurant. This includes breakfast, lunch and dinners as well as catering for functions and special events such as private parties, corporate hospitality and staff long service/retirement lunches.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills/experience:

• Previous experience of working in a commercial kitchen environment.
• City & Guilds 7061/2 or equivalent NVQ.
• Food Handlers Certificate – Level 2 or above.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work under own initiative as well as working within a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Personal Licence is advantageous.

If you like the sound of what you are hearing and think you have got the skills needed to join our family business, then apply today!

For further information about the role, please contact the HR Team on 01531 660 233.

This is a full time, permanent position, predominantly straight day shifts between the hours of 9am - 5pm. With 1 - 2 evenings per week depending on cover, (usually Thursday and Saturday's) between the hours of 5pm - 10pm and will include some weekends.

HR Business Partner

A position has arisen within our HR Team for an experienced HR Business Partner to cover a period of maternity leave for 10 months, commencing in May 2025.

Duties include:

As HR Business Partner, you will work as part of the HR team to deliver both strategic and operational support to the business. Key duties include; taking ownership of employee relations (ER) casework, ensuring cases are managed effectively and efficiently; supporting managers with all aspects of HR through the whole employee lifecycle; using HR metrics and insights to identify opportunities to improve organisational performance; ensuring company practice aligns with current employment law and best practices; supporting with HR projects.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills/experience/ qualifications:

• Proven experience in a Human Resources role, preferably as an HR Business Partner or similar position.
• Demonstrable experience managing employee relations casework.
• Up to date knowledge of employment law and legislation.
• Ability to influence and build good rapport with colleagues across the business at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing HR challenges.
• Level 5+ CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment is advantageous.

If you like the sound of what you are hearing and think you have got the skills needed to join our family business, then apply today! For further information about the role, please contact Steph Ellor, Senior HR Business Partner on 01531 660233.

This is a full time, fixed term position for 10 months commencing May 2025. 

Production Engineer

Are you an experienced Engineer looking for an exciting new career opportunity?

Duties include:

Westons Cider are currently recruiting for two Engineers to join the business.

The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate and manage electrical and mechanical maintenance for production lines and site areas ensuring Safety and Quality Standards are maintained and strengthened where possible. You will also be responsible for fault finding, diagnostics and planned maintenance. As well as contributing to a way of thinking that continuously promotes practices to reduce costs and losses whilst improving efficiency of work.

The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:

• Demonstrable experience in electrical & mechanical engineering;
• Trained in electrical and/or mechanical engineering (minimum level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification);
• Good understanding of working with production equipment and PLCs;
• Effective communication skills and a team player;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• High attention to detail;
• Previous experience within the FMCG industry would also be advantageous.

This is a permanent position involving a shift working pattern as follows:
6.00 – 14.30, 14.00 – 22.30 Monday – Friday, 22.00 – 06.30 Sunday – Thursday, rotating.

If you like the sound of what you are hearing and think you have got the skills needed to join our family business, then apply today!

Assistant Restaurant Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our Hospitality Team as Scrumpy House Restaurant Assistant Manager.

Duties include:

This role will involve supporting the Hospitality Manager with the day-to-day operations of the Scrumpy House Restaurant, including the delivery of catering and refreshments of breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as undertaking functions and special events such as private parties and corporate hospitality. The successful candidate will be working as part of an experienced team who are responsible for great customer experience at Westons.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills/experience:

- Previous experience of successfully managing or assistant managing a busy restaurant.

- Cash management experience.

- Stock management experience.

- Willingness to support the small team in all areas of restaurant operation, including cooking, kitchen cleaning and service.

- Excellent customer service and communication skills.

- Ability to work well under pressure, whilst still providing a great customer experience.

- Ability to multitask and prioritise workload.

- Able to work well as part of a team.

If you like the sound of what you are hearing and think you have got the skills needed to join our family business, then apply today!

For further information about the role, please contact the HR Team on 01531 660233.

Laboratory Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Laboratory Manager to lead our dedicated team responsible for ensuring the standards of the operation of the Westons laboratories.

Duties include:

The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the requirements of all retailer and external standards are met, as well as making sure all staff undertaking testing are trained and competent.

As a key player in maintaining our exceptional standards, you will manage daily laboratory operations, ensuring accuracy and consistency while fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking working environment which also drives the Health and Safety culture at Westons.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, with a proven ability to manage teams effectively in a fast-paced FMCG environment, contributing to the achievement of a world class manufacturing quality and food safety through quality, system compliance and adherence.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and experience:

• Proven leadership experience within a laboratory setting
• Experience in an FMCG or related industry
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with internal stakeholders
• Computer literate, with proficiency in lab software and data analysis tools
• Intermediate HACCP
• Competent at mathematics and use of basic statistics
• Microbiologist qualification or similar
• A Level in Chemistry (or equivalent), with a degree in Chemistry or a related field (or equivalent) highly desirable.

This is a permanent position, Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm.

If this sounds like something you may be interested in, apply today and join our dedicated team!