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cellar technician
Cellar technicians install and maintain drinks dispense systems in licensed premises - such as pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants and other places where soft drinks are served. Drinks dispense systems consist of taps, piping, pumps, refrigeration equipment, gas generating equipment, pressure meters, valves and electrical wiring that allow beers and carbonated soft drinks to be stored.
Cellar technicians initially visit the premises where dispense systems are to be installed in order to make sure they can connect the system with the necessary mains water, electricity supply and drainage. They calculate which components will be needed in order to complete the installation and then order them from their base. They may have to make alterations to the premises, using joinery skills.
Cellar technicians need to be familiar with health and safety regulations and work within them.
Hours and Environment
Cellar technicians usually work 40 hours a week although they may have to work overtime when there is increased demand for installation. They may have to be available for emergency calls at short notice and be able to provide cover seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Cellar technicians are usually based at a depot but travel to wherever dispensing systems are to be installed. Sometimes they may have to spend one or more weeks away from home, with expenses paid by their employer.
Technicians work in bars, but also in cellars and storerooms which may be cold and cramped. They may have to work in awkward positions while fitting pipes and wiring. They may also have to carry heavy equipment.
Skills and Interests
As a cellar technician, you should:
- be competent in the use of hand/power tools
- be physically fit
- have good customer care skills.
Entry
There are no set entry requirements to begin training as a cellar technician, although you may need GCSEs (A-E)/S grades (1-5) in English, and maths. Science and technology may also be useful.
Some employers may prefer to take people with an NVQ/SVQ level 2 or 3, SQA national certificate, BTEC first or national award, or City & Guilds in engineering, particularly electrical or electronic engineering. Employers will be able to advise on acceptable alternative qualifications.
There are no age limits for work as a cellar technician. Many entrants have experience in engineering, electrical work, or in the brewing industry.
Training
Once you are working as a cellar technician, you can do the NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Drinks Dispense Systems (Installation and Maintenance), awarded by both City and Guilds, and the HAB exam boards.
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has developed the Award in Beer and Cellar Quality, which includes modules regarding dispensing systems.
Opportunities
Cellar technicians can work anywhere in the UK where there are licensed premises. They are employed by breweries and soft drinks manufacturers, by manufacturers of drinks dispense equipment and by specialist firms who provide services to breweries.
Experienced cellar technicians can be promoted to supervisory or management positions, or may move into sales.
Annual Income
Figures are intended as a guideline only.
Full-time new entrants can earn around £9,000 a year.
With experience salaries can rise to around £12,000.
Well qualified technicians can earn up to £20,000.
Further information
London
WC2B 5LR
Tel: 020 7430 0356
80 Park Street
Camberley
Surrey
GU15 3PT
Tel: 01276 684449
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