We are seeking a Project Brewer to join the Brewing team at St James's Gate on a 6-12 month secondment. This role will support brewing operations and improvement projects while working within a 24/7 shift environment.
The Project Brewer will apply scientific and/or engineering principles to ensure brewing conditions are optimised and production meets world‑class quality, safety, and environmental standards. Roles within this job family require an understanding of the beer‑making process and an ability to work with precision in a fast‑paced, quality‑driven environment.
Responsibilities
Operate as an individual contributor within brewing operations, supporting delivery of key shift and project priorities.
Apply conceptual knowledge within brewing while developing additional skills across related disciplines.
Monitor brewing conditions and quality parameters, identifying deviations and taking appropriate corrective action.
Support identification of production issues and assist with technical diagnosis related to equipment or process performance.
Analyse problems and propose solutions using judgement, experience, and established precedents.
Maintain compliance with health & safety procedures, environmental protocols, and quality standards.
Support, mentor, or provide guidance to more junior team members when required.
Communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across brewing and wider operations.
About you
Strong communicator with ability to convey technical or complex information in a clear way.
Demonstrable problem‑solving capability with a proactive, improvement‑focused approach.
Experience in production operations within a quality‑driven or process‑led environment.
Understanding of beverage production processes, quality systems, safety and environmental standards (or willingness to develop).
Scientific and/or engineering qualification or demonstrable relevant operational experience.
Brewing experience beneficial but not essential-full on‑site training will be provided.
Demonstrates pride in work standards, accountability, and process ownership.
Diversity statement:
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
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Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
St James Gate
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-06-09
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Job Description :
Job Title: Project Brewer
Location: St James Gate, Dublin
Contract: 6 month Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 23rd June 2026
Working a 24/7 shift pattern of 2 days, 2 nights and 6 days off, totalling 1800 annualised hours.
Diageo · Dublin, Ireland