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Tastemakers in success

We are Royal Swinkels. Being a family business, Royal Swinkels thinks in generations rather than years. That's why we do many things just a little differently. With more than 3,000 pioneers worldwide, we are committed to passing on a smarter, healthier and more sustainable business to future generations. Are you ready to brew success with us?

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Working at Royal Swinkels

Tastemakers in success

Perhaps you say to yourself: it must be so much fun to work at a brewery. What can we tell you? It really is! We work in a constantly changing landscape where challenges may instantly turn into opportunities. We are a family business with a no-nonsense culture, which you can taste every day. At Royal Swinkels you brew with pride and passion a career that is as rich and diverse as our beers.

Our disciplines

Which area would suit you best?

Marketing & Sales

Operations

Logistics & Supply Chain

Brewing & Engineering

Finance

IT & Business Intelligence

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Let's brew success together

Will you be our (latest) tastemaker?

Enough about us. Let's talk about you. With your fresh perspective, vibrant energy and resourcefulness, you may be just the pioneer who will contribute to our mission. Together we will be working on both your personal and professional growth. At our company you will draft your own adventure, celebrate successes, and toast every major step forward we take!

Your career

Equal opportunities, infinite possibilities

Whatever your role, you will be given room to discover and develop your talents. We encourage a culture where people are valued for who they are. We celebrate successes together. Because if working is fun, success tastes so much better.

Internships and training programs

Brewing the future

We are always on the lookout for young talent with new ideas, energy and enthusiasm. Do you have the fresh perspective we need to move forward? Join us. You will be an indispensable member of the team from day one and will be given plenty of opportunities to accelerate your skills and growth. Develop your talents, increase your knowledge, and build and brew success with us. Fun in the workplace is 100% allowed: we laugh as much as we work. A sense of humor is a plus, so be sure to bring your smile!

“I started as an operator and now proudly train our buddies in onboarding new colleagues.”

Joël Hooglied, Mentor

“You can feel the passion my colleagues have for this company everyday.”

Dennis van Eijk, Employee Reception and Service Desk

“My role keeps me sharp. No detours, just ‘what you see is what you get'.”

Sten Helsen, Production Manager Bottling Plant

"Started as an intern at La Trappe, now brand manager for Belgian beers after various roles."

Daniëlle Leukel, Senior Brand Manager

FAQ

  • I applied for a job but haven't heard anything yet. What now?

    Great to hear you are interested in working at Royal Swinkels! We aim to give you feedback within two weeks. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes a little longer than hoped for. If you still haven't received a response after two weeks, please contact the recruiter in charge of your specific vacancy.

  • What is it like to work at Royal Swinkels?

    Craftsmanship, a sense of fun and passion for great beer are key at Royal Swinkels. You will find yourself working with a team of enthusiastic colleagues who support each other. Together, we all contribute towards passing on a more flourishing business to future generations. In our dynamic and ever-changing industry, we are a close-knit family business with an informal, no-nonsense culture. Short lines of communication are the norm for us. At Royal Swinkels, the door is always open. So come and join our team of enterprising, down-to-earth people who enjoy having fun while working hard in the pursuit of sustainable growth.

  • How old do you have to be to work at Royal Swinkels?

    The minimum age to work with us is 18. This is because we have to comply with laws and regulations concerning dangerous substances, noise standards and working hours. Exceptions may be made for internships or graduation projects.

Do you have any other questions about working at Royal Swinkels or our vacancies? If so, please contact us at recruitment@swinkels.com.