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 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.   

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 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

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

Warehouse Operative

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our Yard & Warehouse Team for a Warehouse / Picking Operative.

Duties include:

Customer Support 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!

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

Traffic Controller - FTC Cider Making

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

Duties include:

The Traffic Controller role will be responsible for facilitating the movement of vehicles on site, directing vehicles to the correct location in a safe manner through providing clear and direct instructions to drivers and fork lift drivers.

Previous experience of working in a busy yard environment would be preferable and the ability to work under pressure in a safe and efficient manner.

Sound of what you are hearing and think you have got the skills needed to join our family business, then apply today!

These are full-time, fixed-term positions, starting from June for a period of 7 months until December, involving shift working patterns (4 on, 4 off).

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