Brewing Apprentice
SUPERCUTE(LDN)LTD
London (SW9 8RR)
Closes in 26 days (Monday 25 May 2026)
Posted on 29 April 2026
Contents
Summary
This is an apprenticeship designed to turn a craft beer enthusiast into a skilled brewer. Working directly under our Head Brewer, you will learn the science and the sweat behind every pint supercute produces.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Brewer (level 4)
- Hours
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Shift patterns may vary, including evenings and weekends.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 June 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- The Brew: Assist in every stage of production from prepping malts and hops to monitoring fermentation and recording vital brew data
- Packaging: Get hands-on with kegging, labelling, and prepping our beer for thirsty Londoners
- The "Clean" in Craft: Maintain a spotless, hygienic environment. In brewing, cleaning is 90% of the magic
- Heavy Lifting: Move malt sacks, handle kegs, and manage stock. This is a physical role that will keep you active
- Representing: Use your "supercute attitude" to chat with customers during brewery tours and taproom events
- Admin & Ops: Keep our logs accurate using Microsoft Office and Brewman and help coordinate with suppliers and couriers
Where you'll work
Shakespeare Business Centre 245A
Coldharbour Lane
London
SW9 8RR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD
Training course
Brewer (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Comply with industry legislation and regulations.
- Control and operate automated or manual plant and equipment required for fermentation and conditioning.
- Control and operate automated or manual plant and equipment required for raw material and ingredient handling, including storage management and rotation of brewing ingredients and raw materials.
- Clean down plant and equipment on completion of the raw material handling stage of brewing.
- Apply planning, prioritising and time management techniques
- Select and use brewing ingredients according to beer recipes.
- Adjust recipes to limit batch to batch variance.
- Maintain records for existing beer recipes.
- Control and operate automated or manual plant and equipment required for brewing.
- Clean down plant and equipment on completion of the brewhouse stage of brewing.
- Monitor and maintain yeast hygiene, vitality, and viability.
- Clean down plant and equipment on completion of the yeast and fermentation stage of brewing.
- Control and operate automated or manual plant and equipment required for beer finishing and maturation (stabilisation).
- Clean down plant and equipment on completion of the beer finishing and maturation stage of brewing.
- Control and operate automated or manual plant and equipment required for beer packaging.
- Clean down plant and equipment on completion of the packaging stage of brewing.
- Control and operate automated or manual plant and equipment required for transport and storage of bulk beer.
- Control and operation of automated or manual plant and equipment required for transport and storage of packaged beer.
- Clean down plant and equipment on completion of the product stability and retail trade quality stage of brewing.
- Apply and document product assurance checks. For example, microbiological, chemical, physical, sensory.
- Apply quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) procedures.
- Conduct and document food safety and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) checks.
- Apply sustainability and circular economy principles.
- Promote the beer industry and the brewery they are employed at.
- Apply problem solving and continuous improvement (CI) tools and techniques.
- Communicate and network with others verbally and visually, for example internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
- Comply with industry legislation and regulations.
- Control and operate automated or manual plant and equipment required for fermentation and conditioning.
- Control and operate automated or manual plant and equipment required for raw material and ingredient handling, including storage management and rotation of brewing ingredients and raw materials.
- Clean down plant and equipment on completion of the raw material handling stage of brewing.
- Apply planning, prioritising and time management techniques
- Select and use brewing ingredients according to beer recipes.
- Adjust recipes to limit batch to batch variance.
- Maintain records for existing beer recipes.
- Control and operate automated or manual plant and equipment required for brewing.
- Clean down plant and equipment on completion of the brewhouse stage of brewing.
- Control and operate automated or manual plant and equipment required for fermentation and conditioning.
- Monitor and maintain yeast hygiene, vitality, and viability.
- Clean down plant and equipment on completion of the yeast and fermentation stage of brewing.
- Control and operate automated or manual plant and equipment required for beer finishing and maturation (stabilisation).
- Clean down plant and equipment on completion of the beer finishing and maturation stage of brewing.
- Control and operate automated or manual plant and equipment required for beer packaging.
- Clean down plant and equipment on completion of the packaging stage of brewing.
- Control and operate automated or manual plant and equipment required for transport and storage of bulk beer.
- Control and operation of automated or manual plant and equipment required for transport and storage of packaged beer.
- Clean down plant and equipment on completion of the product stability and retail trade quality stage of brewing.
- Apply and document product assurance checks. For example, microbiological, chemical, physical, sensory.
- Apply quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) procedures.
- Conduct and document food safety and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) checks.
- Apply sustainability and circular economy principles.
- Promote the beer industry and the brewery they are employed at.
- Apply problem solving and continuous improvement (CI) tools and techniques.
- Communicate and network with others verbally and visually, for example internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Physical Worker
- Hands-on Environment worker
- Indoor worker
- Practical Learner
Other requirements
Brain & Brawn: A good aptitude for numbers/English and the physical ability to handle heavy goods safely.
• Tech Savvy: Computer skills for data entry and fit into an increasingly social media world
• The Right Vibe: Excellent personal hygiene, tidy working habits, and the ability to work independently when needed.
• Legal: Must be eligible to work in the UK and over 18.
About this employer
Supercute Brewhouse is a cultural hub that embodies the spirit of rebellion and creativity, fermenting a unique blend of community and self-expression. More than just a Brixton bar and taproom, it's a movement championing local talent, frothing with a strong sense of togetherness.
Offering a unique microbrewery experience, Supercute brews its own beers, each one a testament to the individuality and passion that flows through its taps. The space pulsates with energy, inviting you to challenge the norm, dance to eclectic beats, and celebrate the unique flavours of life.
After this apprenticeship
Become a brewer.
The beer and pub industry in the UK supports over 1 million jobs. This includes direct employment in brewing, as well as indirect jobs in pubs, bars, and the supply chain.
Manufacturing/Brewing: Approximately 21,000 to 22,400 people are directly employed in beer production.
Pubs and Bars: Around 474,000 people are employed in pubs and bars across Great Britain.
Total Economic Impact: The wider sector, including supply chains, supports roughly 1,040,000 jobs.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028420.
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Closes in 26 days (Monday 25 May 2026)
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