Careers

FORK LIFT DRIVERS

We currently have opportunities within our Yard and Warehousing Teams for Forklift Truck Drivers.

Duties include:

The Forklift Truck Driver role involves assisting with the day-to-day operations of the yard or warehousing areas, supporting both Distribution and Production Teams on site. Key duties for the yard and/or warehousing areas include; ensuring the accurate, efficient and effective loading of all goods-out on to vehicles; checking the vehicles, using scanners for the efficient processing of stock; ensuring that loads are securely palletised and correctly loaded; conducting correct stock rotation; supporting production with the supply of materials to production lines and to be responsible for ensuring the correct bottles are offloaded as per the production requirements.

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

• Experience working within a yard/warehousing/production environment;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team;
• Ability to build good rapport with internal stakeholders;
• Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence;
• Previous shunting experience 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 our HR Team on 01531 660233.

The hours for this role are either 3.30pm - 11.00pm Sunday - Thursday or 1.30pm – 10pm Monday – Friday 

These are full-time, permanent positions.

Benefits include:

• Company Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Corporate Healthcare Cash Plan
• Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free on-site parking with discounted EV chargers
• Employee discount across our Visitor Centre Shop and Scrumpy House Restaurant
• On-site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional holiday purchase scheme available

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.

Benefits include:

• Company Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Corporate Healthcare Cash Plan
• Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free on-site parking with discounted EV chargers
• Employee discount across our Visitor Centre Shop and Scrumpy House Restaurant
• On-site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional holiday purchase scheme available

TECHNICAL OPERATIVE

We currently have an opportunity for a Technical operative within the Packaging Team.

Duties include:

The Technical Operative role involves working as part of an experienced team who are responsible for the filling and packing of our premium ciders.

A high attention to detail is required for the role, as is the ability to multi-task and work under pressure, whilst maintaining high standards of health and safety. A focus on quality is also key to ensuring that our specifications are followed accurately to deliver our wonderful ciders in time.

This a permanent position, working hours consistently of 05.30 - 14.00 / 13.30 - 22.00 Monday - Friday & 21.30 - 06.00 Sunday - Thursday.

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.

Benefits include:

• Company Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Corporate Healthcare Cash Plan
• Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free on-site parking with discounted EV chargers
• Employee discount across our Visitor Centre Shop and Scrumpy House Restaurant
• On-site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional holiday purchase scheme available

Tour Guide / Hospitality Team Member

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our Visitors Centre as a Tour Guide / Hospitality Team Member.

Duties include:

This role will involve working as part of an experienced team who are responsible for providing great customer experiences here at Westons.

As Hospitality Team Member / Tour Guide, you will support the Visitors Centre with the day to day running of the Visitor Centre Shop as well as conducting guided tours of our cider mill, engaging with visitors in a professional and knowledgeable manner.

The successful candidate will be punctual, enthusiastic and passionate about tourism, have excellent customer service and communication skills, have good organisational skills and able to relay historical and factual information to visitors. Previous hospitality experience 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 660233.

Benefits include:

• Company Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Corporate Healthcare Cash Plan
• Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free on-site parking with discounted EV chargers
• Employee discount across our Visitor Centre Shop and Scrumpy House Restaurant
• On-site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional holiday purchase scheme available

Process Operative

We are currently recruiting for a Process Operative to join our Cider Making Team on a fixed-term basis, to assist with our busy cider making season, from June to the middle of December.

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.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position from June until the middle of December, involving 12 hour shift working patterns consisting of; four shifts on, four shifts off.      

Customer Account Executive - On & Off Trade

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our On & Off Trade Sales Team for a Customer Account Executive to take responsibility for profitable business development within the South Coast region.

Duties include:

Reporting into the Business Unit Controller as our Customer Account Executive, you will be involved in developing excellent relationships with our On & Off Trade contacts across key customer accounts, to develop growth of our Henry Westons and Stowford Press brands.

The successful candidate will have previous administration experience and excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. They will be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages. On/Off Trade account management experience and previous drinks industry experience are advantageous, though not essential.

This is not your usual sales job! Your days will be varied, so you will need to enjoy variety and thrive on the opportunities that such a fast-paced environment offers.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including car allowance and commercial bonus scheme.

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.

Benefits include:

• Company Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Corporate Healthcare Cash Plan
• Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free on-site parking with discounted EV chargers
• Employee discount across our Visitor Centre Shop and Scrumpy House Restaurant
• On-site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional holiday purchase scheme available

Customer Service Executive

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our Customer Support Team for a Customer Support Executive .

Duties include:

As Customer Support Executive you will be supporting the service team, taking calls from pub teams, and providing advice and allocating engineers to enable them to serve Westons Cider at the best possible quality.

Main Role and Responsibilities include: 

• Management of draught installations and/or breakdowns - job processing and contractor request for work (RFW), ensuring timely and accurate processing of ‘jobs’ to be forwarded to our contracted engineers.
• Monitor the planned in dates of posted jobs and ensure these are completed in a timely manner. 
• Process contract invoices and charges as well as POS requests.
• Develop open lines of communication between the customer, contractors, and the commercial team.
• Create accurate and up to date cellar card contact information.
• Access all contractor portals to update information accordingly.
• Liaise with Suppliers and obtain quotes.
• Manage inventory with contractors and supporting Stock control with contractor stock audits.
• Any other ad-hoc tasks required to support colleagues within Cellar Services and the wider Customer Support Team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills/experience:

• Excellent customer service skills 
• Excellent administration skills with a high attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and will be able to build good rapport with both internal and external customers.
• Strong team working combined with an ability to work as part of a cross functional team.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. 
• Excellent time management and 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.  

Benefits include:

• Company Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Corporate Healthcare Cash Plan
• Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free on-site parking with discounted EV chargers
• Employee discount across our Visitor Centre Shop and Scrumpy House Restaurant
• On-site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional holiday purchase scheme available

Regional Account Manager - South Wales, Herefordshire & Gloucestershire

Don’t be a number, be part of a family! We are looking to grow our business and need a great Regional Account Manager to work for us in the On Trade Team.

Duties include:

We have a superb opportunity for an energetic and passionate individual to work with our On Trade Team representing and increasing sales of our Westons Cider brands into your regional routes to market.

Working with our Business Unit Controller and National Account Manager, you will actively seek opportunities to gain new outlet stockists for Westons & New Venture brands.  

This is not your usual sales job! Your days will be varied, and your focus will change from month to month, so you will need to enjoy variety and thrive on the opportunities that such a fast-paced environment offers.

Your natural enthusiasm and passion for selling the best cider portfolio in the country, alongside your personality will help you reach your objectives. You will also provide valuable insight and feedback on competitor activities to enable Westons to always be at the cutting edge.

As Regional Account Manager, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in an account management or sales role
• Able to identify and deliver incremental business opportunities
• Excellent trade negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer literate and confident using Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to work under own initiative and prioritise workload, ensuring deadlines are met
• Previous drinks industry experience is preferable but not essential

If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity and want to make your mark in the drinks industry, then please get in touch with us.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including company car/car allowance and commercial bonus scheme.

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

This is a full time, permanent position.

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!

Benefits include:

• Company Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Corporate Healthcare Cash Plan
• Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free on-site parking with discounted EV chargers
• Employee discount across our Visitor Centre Shop and Scrumpy House Restaurant
• On-site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional holiday purchase scheme available

Technical Compliance Lead

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Technical Compliance Lead to join our dedicated team!

Duties include:

The Technical Compliance Lead will drive protecting brand and business reputation through engagement in our Integrated Management System. This role requires an understanding of customer needs and requirements to develop effective sustainability and quality control processes. The Technical Compliance Lead will have a key contribution to making progress towards Net zero 2050.

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

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in Technical, Compliance or Auditing roles within food manufacturing.
• High attention to detail.
• In depth understanding of quality control procedures and relevant legal standards.
• Internal Audit experience, ideally Lead Auditing.
• Statistical analysis.
• Proficient in IT literacy with experience of Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI.
• Degree educated.
• Ideally HACCP and Food Safety Level 3 trained

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

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.

Benefits include:

• Company Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Corporate Healthcare Cash Plan
• Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free on-site parking with discounted EV chargers
• Employee discount across our Visitor Centre Shop and Scrumpy House Restaurant
• On-site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional holiday purchase scheme available

Filtration Operative

We are currently recruiting for a Filtration Operative to join our Fermentation & Maturation 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.

This is a full-time, permanent position involving a shift pattern of 0600-1430 Monday - Friday.

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!

Benefits include:

-Company Pension
-Private Medical Insurance
-Corporate Healthcare Cash Plan
-Share Scheme
-Life Assurance
-Free on-site parking with discounted EV chargers
-Employee discount across our Visitor Centre Shop and Scrumpy House Restaurant
-On-site gym
-Cycle to work scheme
-Additional holiday purchase scheme available

Regional Account Manager

Don’t be a number, be part of a family! Westons Cider are looking to grow our business and need great Regional Account Managers to join us in East Midlands, West Midlands, South Wales/Heartlands the North and M4 corridor.

Duties include:

We have a superb opportunity for energetic and passionate individuals to work with our team representing and increasing sales of our Westons Cider brands into your regional routes to market.

Working with our Business Unit Controller and National Account Manager, you will actively seek opportunities to gain new outlet stockists for Westons & New Venture brands.

This is not your usual sales job! Your days will be varied, and your focus will change from month to month, so you will need to enjoy variety and thrive on the opportunities that such a fast-paced environment offers.

Your natural enthusiasm and passion for selling the best cider portfolio in the country, alongside your personality will help you reach your objectives. You will also provide valuable insight and feedback on competitor activities to enable Westons to always be at the cutting edge.

As Regional Account Manager, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

- Previous experience in an account management or sales role

- Able to identify and deliver incremental business opportunities

- Excellent trade negotiation skills

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Computer literate and confident using Microsoft Office packages

- Ability to work under own initiative and prioritise workload, ensuring deadlines are met

- Previous drinks industry experience is preferable but not essential

If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity and want to make your mark in the drinks industry, then please get in touch with us on 01521 660233!

Benefits include:

• Company Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Corporate Healthcare Cash Plan
• Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free on-site parking with discounted EV chargers
• Employee discount across our Visitor Centre Shop and Scrumpy House Restaurant
• On-site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional holiday purchase scheme available
• Car Allowance

Farm Operative

We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Farm Operative to join our team on a varied farm, working across our cider fruit orchards and with our pedigree Hereford cattle and sheep.

Duties include:

This is a hands-on role supporting all aspects of farm operations, including:

• Cider Orchards: Pruning, spraying, mowing, and harvesting
• Livestock: Daily care of pedigree Hereford cattle and sheep
• General Farm Duties: Operating machinery, maintaining equipment, and supporting seasonal tasks

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

• A can-do attitude and willingness to work outdoors in all weather
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility with hours and some weekend work required
• Tractor licence
• Telehandler licence
• PA1 and PA3 spray certificates – training can be provided for the right candidate
• Benefits include:
  - Company Pension
  - Private Medical Insurance
  - Corporate Healthcare Cash Plan
  - Share Scheme
  - Life Assurance
  - Free on-site parking with discounted EV chargers
  - Employee discount across our Visitor Centre Shop and Scrumpy House Restaurant
  - On-site gym
  - Cycle to work scheme
  - Additional holiday purchase scheme available