About
Duration Brewing is an independent, multi-award-winning farmhouse brewery based at Abbey Farm in West Acre, Norfolk. We brew beautifully balanced fresh beers and wild ales from our high-end brewhouse in a restored historic barn, combining modern brewing technology with a strong connection to our rural setting. Our ethos is to make ‘Beers That Belong’ , beers with a sense of time and place, brewed from nature with purpose. We are a small, close-knit team that values quality, curiosity, collaboration and continuous improvement. Alongside brewing and packaging, we run a taproom, shop, tours and events, welcoming people to enjoy our beer where it is made. What makes Duration unique is the connection between our beer, our historic site, agriculture and the Norfolk landscape.
Main description
Join our farmhouse brewery team in West Acre and build a career in craft beer. You'll learn the full brewing and packaging process hands-on while completing a fully funded Level 4 Brewer Apprenticeship with HIT Training. No commercial brewing experience required—just curiosity and reliability!
What you'll do at work
- Learn to brew hands-on from raw materials through to fermentation and finishing
- Operate and maintain brewery equipment, including our BrauKon brewhouse, cellar, and packaging gear
- Assist with the canning, bottling, and packaging of finished products
- Carry out daily quality, safety, and sensory checks
- Keep accurate production records, assist with stock control, and participate in team handovers
- Clean, sanitise, and maintain high standards of hygiene across the brewery
- Learn about food safety, HACCP, water treatment, and waste reduction processes
Training to be provided
Training provider
THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD
Training course
Brewer (level 4)
Training schedule
Training will be delivered predominantly on-site at Duration Brewing in West Acre through hands-on practical experience. Off-the-job training and structured study will be delivered by HIT Training via regular online learning sessions and scheduled workplace assessor visits. Specialist workshops will also take place at the University of Nottingham’s International Centre for Brewing Science.
More training information
Upon successful completion, the apprentice will achieve a Level 4 Brewer Apprenticeship delivered in partnership with HIT Training. The programme includes access to specialist workshops at the University of Nottingham, covering advanced brewing science, quality control, and hygiene standards.
Entry Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Future Prospects
With further hands-on experience and skill development, this role provides a clear pathway for career progression into a Brewer position and more senior operational or management roles within the brewing industry.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 31/10/2026
Salary
£15,600 a year
Location
This job is located in KIngs Lynn, Norfolk
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
