Distillery Operator

Whyte & Mackay-Alness, Reino Unido

Job Title: Distillery Operator

Function: Distilling

Location: The Dalmore Distillery, Whyte and Mackay, Alness, Ross Shire and Invergordon Malt Distillery, Whyte & Mackay, Invergordon, Ross Shire IV18 0HP.

*Job Level: (Internal Only) *3

Contract: Full Time / Permanent - 42 Hours per week - covering a continental shift pattern of 7-day shifts over a 14-day period and 7 night shifts over a 14 day period. Flexible as required to support the needs of the department and both distilling sites.

Who we are:
Born in Glasgow, made in Scotland and enjoyed around the world. Whyte and Mackay is home to a collection of multi-award-winning global whisky brands led by The Dalmore, Fettercairn, Jura and Tamnavulin. Our mission is to be a driving force in whisky, renowned for building brands that stand-out. Enabled by our brilliant community of 700 colleagues, reaching across 16 countries and counting. We're led by our values, continuing to grow and invest and looking for great talent to join our brilliant community. Ready to hear more?

What the opportunity looks like:
The Distillery Operator is responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved at the required levels whilst maintaining a safe working environment for all. Providing drive, energy and skills to ensure product quality, customer service and process yields are maximised in all aspects of the operation, from raw material to final product.

  • To work as part of The Dalmore team and Invergordon Malt Distillery team as well as the wider Whyte and Mackay team.
  • To be responsible for the production process, alternating between the Mash Operations and the Still Rooms maintaining the highest standards of safety, plant efficiency, product quality and working to targets.
  • To operate and monitor the support services to required standards, boiler monitor and operation to BOAS standards. Cooling tower operation and monitor to comply with L8 legionella control standards and any other operations as required.
  • Carry out all reasonable tasks as requested and as appropriate to skill level.

Skills and experience that will help you be a success:
For this role we're looking for:

  • General Certificate In Distilling (preferred).
  • Distillery operations experience (preferable).
  • First Aid at Work (preferred).
  • Understanding of HMR&C legislation desirable.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise workload.

Why join us:
We offer a competitive salary, bonus package, life assurance, competitive pension, excellent product allowance, 35 days annual leave, plus enhanced family friendly policies.