Brewer-1

Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Posted 4 days ago

Full time

JR1126640

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. Join us for career defining opportunities that give you the chance to thrive.

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.

About the role

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.

Key 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.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

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.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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Diageo - leading premium drinks company

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.

Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented thinkers, leaders, and makers from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.


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Employee: Regular

Primary Location: Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Job posting start date: 9th June 2026

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