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.

Process Operative

We are currently recruiting for a Process Operative to join our Cider Making Team.

Duties include:

This practical, hands-on role will involve working as part of an experienced team who are responsible for the fermentation and maturation of our premium ciders. You will specifically be responsible for the movements of and additions to cider during the fermentation and maturation process.

Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure with a focus on quality will be key to ensuring that our wonderful ciders are produced and finished to the premium standards we require.

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 our HR Team on 01531 660233.

Production Engineer

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

Duties include:

Westons Cider are currently recruiting for an Engineer 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!

Customer Account Executive - Off-Trade

Are you an experienced Customer Account Executive looking for an exciting new career opportunity within the Off-Trade?

Duties include:

Westons Cider are currently recruiting for a Customer Account Executive to join the business.

With a retail sales value of £200m across the UK Off & On-Trade channels, the Westons brand portfolio provides a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to develop their sales career within the drinks’ industry.

Reporting into the Business Unit Controller – Off Trade, you will be responsible for profitable business development in our key Heartland Regions (covering mainly Gloucestershire & Worcestershire, as well as surrounding areas), developing profitable growth within selected Off Trade customers and support NAM and BUC within Off Trade Multiples BUC.

The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:

· Experience within a similar role, ideally within the drinks industry

· Previous administration experience

· Excellent customer service skills

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

· Good time management

· Excellent prioritisation skills

· Competent in using Microsoft Office packages

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.