Greencroft Bottling Company

14/09/2026

"I've worked in nearly every job on the site."

After 12 years at Greencroft Bottling, that's something Stuart Mawson can genuinely say.

From honing his skills across different departments to building a deep understanding of the business, Stuart's career is a great example of where hard work, curiosity and a willingness to learn can take you.

In our latest People Behind the Pour feature for Consett Magazine, Stuart shares his experiences, the lessons he's learned along the way and why he's still passionate about the industry after more than a decade on site.

Read the full interview:

Shift Manager Stuwart Mawson has worked his way from palletiser operator to Acting Shift Manager across 12 years at Greencroft Bottling.

07/08/2026

Congratulations to Shaun Kennedy and Kyle Watson on achieving distinctions in their HNC in Engineering Derwentside College while working full-time at Greencroft Bottling. Their achievement reflects the commitment they have shown to developing their skills and progressing their careers.

Supporting training and development is an important part of how we invest in our team, and it's rewarding to see colleagues continue to build their knowledge and expertise.

Read their story in Consett Magazine https://consettmagazine.com/meet-the-people-behind-the-pour-shaun-kennedy-and-kyle-watson/

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers Shaun Kennedy and Kyle Watson have both achieved distinctions in their HNC in Engineering while working full-time at Greencroft Bottling.

22/07/2026

In the latest instalment of Consett Magazine's People Behind the Pour series, we shine a spotlight on our colleague, Tracey Winn

The feature shares Tracey's career journey, her role at Greencroft Bottling and the people and experiences that have shaped her along the way. It's a great insight into one of the many individuals whose hard work and commitment help keep our business running every day. And, for Tracey, the sheer determination and energy she brings - our 'bouncy puppy'.

Read the full feature here: https://consettmagazine.com/people-behind-the-pour-tracey-winn/

The Greencroft Estate in Annfield Plain (DH9) is home to Lanchester Wines and Greencroft Bottling, sister businesses within the family-owned The Lanchester Group. Each is a leading business in its sector and together, they form one of the areas largest employers. Consett Magazine has been given excl...

21/07/2026

Are you, or do you know, a North East-based head chef looking for a new opportunity? Our sister company, Circle Brew Co., is hiring!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Chef to join the team as Full Circle prepares to open a brand-new Newcastle venue in partnership with the renowned Peckin' Order.

This role offers the chance to lead a kitchen from day one, build your own team, and help shape a fantastic food offering in one of the city's most exciting new hospitality destinations.

Whether you're an experienced Head Chef or a Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Please visit https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=81d53377e8f2404a&from=shareddesktop_email for more information and to apply

Please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested.

Apply for the Head Chef job in Newcastle upon Tyne! Learn more about the job description, salary and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.

07/07/2026

We're having intermittent issues with our phone lines. If you're unable to reach us, please email [email protected]
We're hoping to have this resolved as soon as possible.

01/06/2026

We’re delighted to share the latest in our People Behind the Pour series with Consett Magazine

This time, the spotlight is on David Barnett, one of the many dedicated individuals who help make Greencroft Bottling what it is today. His story highlights the experience, commitment and pride that go into every part of the bottling process.

Behind every bottle is a team of people who care deeply about what they do and David is a great example of that.

Take a few minutes to read his story and find out more about the people behind the pour:

A multi-skilled maintenance engineer from Lanchester is helping keep one of the North East’s leading bottling operations running smoothly. Durham Magazine spoke to David Barnett of Greencroft Bottling about his journey from apprentice to qualified engineer, the importance of hands-on problem solvi...

19/03/2026

We’re delighted to see our colleague Gemma Ferguson featured in Consett Magazine’s latest People Behind the Pour series.
Gemma plays a vital role in ensuring our bottling operations run smoothly every day. And, it’s fantastic to see her hard work, experience and dedication recognised in our local community.

At Greencroft Bottling, our people are at the heart of everything we do. From production planners and line operators to engineers and warehouse teams, it’s their expertise that keeps our state‑of‑the‑art facility moving and helps us deliver for customers across the UK.

A huge well done to Gemma and thank you to everyone across our site who continues to drive our business forward.

115,000 bottles an hour. Nine bottling lines. But behind it all are people like Gemma Ferguson.

This year she celebrates 20 years at Greencroft Bottling after rising through the ranks.

13/01/2026

At Geencroft Bottling, every bottle starts with teamwork behind the scenes. Nick Crowther, our Forklift Truck Instructor, plays a vital role in ensuring safety and efficiency across our warehouses. His dedication to training and mentoring keeps our logistics running smoothly so your w**e arrives exactly as it should.
Discover Nick’s story and why his work matters: https://consettmagazine.com/2026/01/08/meet-the-people-behind-the-pour-nick-crowther-forklift-truck-instructor-at-the-lanchester-group/
Consett Magazine

🚜 From Yorkshire roots to Consett’s Greencroft Estate — meet Nick Crowther, the forklift instructor powering progress behind the scenes at Lanchester Wines and Greencroft Bottling Company .

Now celebrating two years and 250+ certificates!

🔗 Full story in comments.

11/12/2025

This is what Christmas Jumper Day at the Lanchester Group looks like!

Today we joined forces with our amazing colleagues at Lanchester Wines, of Hythe and Bon Bon's to celebrate in style.
It’s been a day full of festive fun, laughter and, most importantly, raising money for . A fantastic result all round!