careers
Interested in joining our team? Want to work in beer and hospitality? Find out information below on our current vacancies and how to apply.
work with us
We've been brewing beer (and now distilling spirits too) in Suffolk since 1986. From our award-winning ales and craft beers to our taprooms, festivals, and tours, everything we do is rooted in passion, quality, and a big love for our community. We’re a small, friendly team with plenty of ambition – and we’re always on the lookout for great people who share our enthusiasm.
There’s real variety in what we do, and that means a wide mix of opportunities: from apprenticeships in brewing to roles in our shops and taprooms, trade sales, driving and logistics, and even creative jobs like photography and videography.
Experience is always welcome, but what we really look for is enthusiasm, a team spirit, and a willingness to get stuck in. In return, we offer plenty of support, a chance to grow, and (of course) discounts on the best beer around.
Take a look below at the current positions we’re looking to fill – we’d love to hear from you.
current vacancies
Take a look below at roles that we're currently recruiting for.
Free Trade SAles - Part Time (2 days per week)
Territory: North Suffolk & Norfolk
Full & Clean UK Driving Licence Required
We’re looking for someone to join our passionate trade sales team and become the friendly face of Nethergate across North Suffolk and Norfolk (including Stowmarket, Thetford, Norwich, Great Yarmouth and surrounding areas).
In this role, you’ll be the link between our brewery in Long Melford and our fantastic network of trade customers. You’ll be out on the road building relationships, spotting new opportunities, and proudly championing Nethergate beers and spirits.
Your customers will be wonderfully varied — from rural restaurants and high-street pubs to farm shops, cafés, wholesalers and community venues. No two days will look quite the same.
Sales experience is helpful, but it’s not essential. What matters most is that you’re great with people, organised, and genuinely enthusiastic about delivering excellent service while helping Nethergate reach more drinkers across the region.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate and enthusiastic
- Friendly and confident meeting new people
- Understands our trade, beer and pubs
- Organised and self-motivated
- Respectful of customers and colleagues
- Proud to represent a local, independent brewery
Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.
CLOSING DATE: 25/03/2026
Send your CV and application to james@nethergate.co.uk and rob@nethergate.co.uk
retail & hospitality apprentices - full time & Part time
We work with award-winning training partner HIT Hospitality Industry Training to help people step into our industry and build a career through Level 2–5 apprenticeships We've had great success bringing in people with real passion for what we do - people who want more than just a job and are keen to carve out a future in our industry and make a real difference with us.
An apprenticeship with us means being a fully-fledged member of our team from day one - gaining hands-on experience across all areas of our business in Suffolk and contributing to our brewery, distillery, taprooms, shops and visitor centre whilst also receiving structured training and support from HIT’s industry experts at regular interval throughout the programme. Ultimately, you’re learning on the job, earning a wage, and working towards a recognised qualification at the same time.
They’re not for everyone - but for the right person, they’re a brilliant way to fast-track your career into an industry you love. While we aim to recruit a new apprentice at least every year or so, we’re currently actively welcoming applicatings interested in the apprenticeships below:
- Hospitality Customer Service – Level 2
- Hospitality Supervisor – Level 3
- Retailer – Level 2
- Retail Team Leader – Level 3
You can find out more about HIT - including their Brewer Academy and other programmes - by visiting their website by clicking here. If you have any questions, please get in touch. We’re always happy to have a chat - and you’re very welcome to speak to our current apprentices to hear about their experience firsthand.
CLOSING DATE: ONGOING
Interested? Please simply send your CV along with a short email explaining your application and suitability to shop@nethergate.co.uk AND james@nethergate.co.uk
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