Production Brewer Review
at St Austell Brewery
Higher Level Apprenticeship
St Austell
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Job role wasn't available on the drop down box: I am a brewer with lab work occasionally, It involves different areas of brewing beer and ensuring a high quality product during my shift.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Every week is different, there is always something to do and work towards with plenty of help available. The job is interesting and the industry is forever changing, meaning we always adapt and change. The job is enjoyable and fulfilling
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Countless new skill including confidence in my ability, communication skills, teamwork and perseverance, Whilst also training my knowledge in the brewing industry
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well organised, university trips are well planned and managed and the coursework is very manageable inbetween trips with help available all the time. Even with our shifts the course is well worked around them
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There is a lot of support from everyone at my brewery, from a wide rage of experiences and degrees. I find it rare to be stuck on something as someone will always know and assist with any problems
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Regular check ups and professional discussions are great at seeing where I am in terms of coursework and understanding and offer great help on weaker areas.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It pushes me to perform at my best and strive to always improve and work towards the next goals
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Beer festivals and brewery tours are available occasionally along with social events within the team to develop bonds and better relationships with everyone.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend St Austell Brewery to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's been the best employer I have been to, I'm well looked after in terms of salary for my age and benefits the company offers me. Work relationships are great and they always give time for any issues regarding physical or mental health.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to St Austell Brewery?
It builds stronger people, be prepared to change and learn ways of approaching work and problems. It can be tough at times but there is always support as long as you are willing to put the time and effort in. The shifts can also be tough
