Cellar technician

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

• a college course
• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role
• applying directly
• specialist courses run by professional bodies

Entry requirements:

College

You could do a college course then try to find a trainee job with a drinks company. Courses inlcude:

• Level 2 Diploma in Engineering
• Level 2 Diploma in Installing and Maintaining Refrigeration Systems
• Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing

Entry requirements:

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science

Apprenticeship

You may be able to do a drinks dispense technician advanced apprenticeship.

This usually takes about 18 months to complete as a mix of learning on the job and study.

Entry requirements:

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

Work

It may be possible to get into this job by working behind a bar and in a bar cellar.

Once you're working, your employer may give you the chance to take a cellar management course.

DirectApplication

You can apply directly to employers and do training while you work.

It could be an advantage if you've got experience in mechanical engineering, refrigeration, plumbing or electrical work.

OtherRoutes

You could take the Level 2 National Certificate for Drinks Dispense course, offered by The Brewing, Food and Beverage Industry Suppliers Association.

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Skills:

• knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
• the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• the ability to work on your own
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• observation and recording skills
• the ability to work well with others
• the ability to work well with your hands
• thinking and reasoning skills
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• to be flexible and open to change
• excellent verbal communication skills
• knowledge of maths
• the ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues
• the ability to operate and control equipment
• concentration skills
• physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
• active listening skills
• knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
• knowledge of English language

What you'll do:

Cellar technicians install and maintain drinks systems in places like pubs, bars, hotels and restaurants.

In your day-to-day duties you may:

• order parts
• fit drinks systems into a customer's premises
• check temperature and pressure of drink products
• find and fix faults
• train bar staff on how to use new equipment
• promote new products to customers
• set up temporary bars for special events, like festivals
• keep records of completed work

Location : You could work in a pub or bar or visit sites.
Environment : Your working environment may be cramped and you'll travel often.

Salary:

Starter : £20,000
Experienced : £30,000

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

42 - 44 hours a week

Working Pattern is between 8am and 6pm on a rota

Career Path:

You could become a supervisor, manager, or move into equipment services and sales.