THE CARLING PARTNERSHIP

 

Right by you

Recruitment for the drinks industry.

We do right by the people we work with. Your interests come first. For us, mutual success is the only success

 

 

CARLING

For over two decades the Carling Partnership has been the leading name in recruitment specialising in the drinks sector. We offer unrivalled access to the industry, deep understanding of the sector’s demands, and a thorough and personal approach. The result? Placements that are right for the job, right for the culture and right for the person.

SECTORS

Brewing and beer

Cider

Distilling

Sales and Marketing

Soft Drink

Wine

Suppliers

Low/Non-Alcoholic Drinks

WHY USE US

The roles we fill

If the drinks industry needs it, we cover it. We’re specialists in top-level management and technical positions, but we find high-quality people for roles at all levels. Every leader begins somewhere.

 

 

Master distillers, master brewers, cider makers, brewers and distillers
Sales and marketing
Project and account managers
All technical roles
Microbiologists, chemists, engineers
Buyers
Packaging
Quality and process control
Specialised management – all types
And much more…

 

WHY USE US

Latest Vacancies

We’re trusted by the biggest names in the drinks industry because of our discretion and confidentiality, vital for sensitive senior posts.

Distilling

JUNIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

Scotland, UK - Ref: 1733

Based in Scotland, our client strives to be a driving force in whisky and is renowned for building brands that stand out. They are now looking to recruit a Junior Project Engineer who will be responsible for completing all tasks assigned by the Senior Project Engineer, assisting the engineers with projects, conducting research, and writing reports. The successful candidate will also be expected to deliver low complexity/ low-cost projects in line with the company’s capital plans. This role would suit a graduate with some work experience.
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Distilling

PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER

Scotland - Ref: 1734

Our client, an award-winning whisky maker based in Scotland, is looking to recruit a Process Safety Engineer who will be responsible for supporting the delivery of assigned Capital Projects. The successful candidate will be required to follow the engineering governance requirements, evaluate risks associated with the distilling processes and help develop safe manufacturing protocols.
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Brewing and Beer

HEAD OF PACKAGING

Midlands, UK - Ref: 1731

Our client, a multi-national drink and brewing company, is looking to recruit a Head of Packaging. This Senior Leadership role is responsible for leading the brewery Packaging Department and is ultimately accountable for productivity, quality, cost, delivery and safety and morale in their area. The successful candidate should be a packaging expert and ideally have worked with canning and bottling, from an engineering background and a natural people leader.
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Brewing and Beer

PROCESS LEADER

East Anglia, UK - Ref: 1726

Our client is a long established and successful business in the manufacture, distribution and selling of malt and malted ingredients, based in East Anglia. They are looking to recruit a Process Leader to work within the Malt Ingredient Team.
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BETTER RANGE

Advertising your vacancies directly leaves the future of your company to chance. Don’t passively hope the right person finds you. Actively find them.

BETTER Quality

The ideal candidate for a role is rarely even looking for a job. Often, they need a tap on the shoulder. We know where they are.

BETTER MATCH

Location, family, ambition, strengths, culture… so many things influence a successful placement. Get them right first time.

Insights

Sustainability – How Are We Doing So Far?

THOUGHT PIECE the carling team

Sustainability – How Are We Doing So Far?

Definitions and acronyms We last reviewed this subject almost three years ago looking primarily at what breweries were doing to reduce their carbon footprints. The scope of the subject is not getting any smaller. Work is gaining momentum with the eye firmly on the bottom line as energy costs are a lot more than they […]
Ever Heard Of Pisco?

THOUGHT PIECE the carling team

Ever Heard Of Pisco?

Well you soon might as the International Wine and Spirit Record (IWSR) has released a bullish report about its prospects. Pisco is a Muscat white wine distillate that has been produced in Chile and Peru since colonial times. It comes from southern Peru and northern Chile while in Bolivia a similar product is known as […]
Does It Matter Where Your Beer Is Brewed? Part 2

THOUGHT PIECE the carling team

Does It Matter Where Your Beer Is Brewed? Part 2

Last time we looked at how brewers are able to brew any beer anywhere by trying to match the ingredients and processing. This month we consider some of the successes and conclude that all but one of Britain’s top ten lager brands are now brewed here even though they go under the accolade of ‘World […]

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The team

We love to see both clients and candidates thrive as a result of our work. Our different backgrounds and range of skills help make that happen.

Julie Carling

Julie Carling

Penny Zaloumis

Penny Zaloumis

Tricia Tappin

Tricia Tappin

Laurence Rougeaux

Laurence Rougeaux

Shaun Parry-Jones

Shaun Parry-Jones

ABOUT US

‘I have been working with Julie and Bill for over 20 years. Together they have built a first class reputation for talent management in the beverage sector. I have been placed by them a number of times but more than this, Carling Partnership has worked with me on many occasions to provide great talent to the organisations I have worked for over the years. I can say for me they are the “go to” Team you can trust. In particular Julie goes the extra mile to only forward candidates to organisations whom she can fully stand over. She also meticulously gets to know her candidates before recommending them. Their reputation is indivisible.’

Julian Patton

‘Working with the team at The Carling Partnership is always a pleasure. The opportunities that The Carling Partnership offers are second to none in the brewing industry. They are always knowledgeable, professional and friendly.’

Ciaran Giblin, Brewmaster

‘It’s like working with friends, friends you have known all your life, they know what we want and they always deliver. I have never had a bad recommendation.’

Peter Smith

‘The Carling Partnership are a pleasure to work with. They have taken time to really understand our business and to really get to know their candidates. They are sound advisors, honest, direct and efficient. Not only that, they are lovely people and I highly recommend them.’

Michael Wiper

HEAD BREWER JOB DESCRIPTION


A Head Brewer is responsible for all aspects of the beer production process and day-to-day operations of the brewery. It is a high-level role which can involve many different tasks.

 

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