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.
Team Leader - Full Time
We’re looking for a hands-on Team Leader to join our team in Long Melford.
This is a varied role for somebody with hospitality or retail leadership experience who enjoys working with people, leading shifts, supporting events, and delivering brilliant customer experiences.
You’ll help oversee day-to-day operations including:
- Leading shifts and supporting a small team
- Delivering great customer service across the bar, shop and visitor centre
- Supporting brewery tours and tastings
- Helping plan and deliver events
- Maintaining high standards across the site
We’re especially keen to hear from people who know our story, are eager to learn, and are interested in building a career within brewing, hospitality or retail. We want somebody who’s keen to contribute to a growing independent Suffolk brewery and become part of what we do.
Previous brewery experience isn’t essential, but experience leading teams and managing shifts is important.
Full Time | Competitive Pay | Long Melford, Suffolk
Interested? Please send your CV along with a short email explaining your suitability to:
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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