Careers in the Malting Industry
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VACANCY - UK NIR GRAIN NETWORK TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATOR The UK NIR Grain Network Steering Committee is seeking a replacement for Philip Morrall as the UK NIR Technical Administrator. The role requires statistical and computer literacy skills and offers an excellent part time opportunity for anybody looking to support and drive forward one of Europe’s largest NIR Networks. More information and a full job description are available on request from the Steering Committee. To apply please e-mail your CV with a covering letter. Contact email is: uknirnetwork@gmail.com The deadline date for all applications is 16/01/12 |
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The malting industry in the UK is an important link in the food and drink supply chain and its products are used all round the world. Best known in beer and whisky, malt is also used in a wide range of food products such as breakfast cereals, pickles, sauces and confectionery.
Malting's are situated all around the UK, with most down the east coast of England. A map showing the UK malting sites can be viewed here:
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As with many process industries, there are a variety of roles to be maintained. Here are just a few:
Technicians/Operators
Laboratory Technicians
Management Trainees
Barley Purchasers
Sales Force
Engineers
Environmental Managers
Health & Safety Managers
Opportunities for Career Development - qualifications and training
Companies have their own training programmes built around the needs of the company and their employees.
MAGB runs training courses on Barley Identification, Pest Control, Food Safety and Hygiene and HACCP Training.
Qualifications available through the MAGB include the Certificate of Malting Competence and the Master Maltster.
The Institute of Brewing and Distilling offers a Master Brewer qualification, as well as a range of Foundation certificates.
Further Information on Careers
Look at individual members' web sites for news of their latest vacancies.
