Automation Technician

The Opportunity

Join the legacy of one of Scotland’s most iconic distillers and help shape the future of automation at our Dufftown site. At William Grant & Sons, we blend tradition with innovation and we’re looking for a skilled Automation Technician to ensure our systems run as smoothly as our spirits.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing the full automation network across the Dufftown site, including PLCs, servers, switches, and software systems
• Performing diagnostic checks and troubleshooting across SCADA, IO, MCC panels, and more
• Leading upgrades, bug fixes, and integration of new equipment into existing installations
• Ensuring all software and hardware meet company standards and compliance requirements.
• Planning and executing PLC and Automation CSD checks, backups, and system validations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and maintain robust control systems.
• Developing and maintaining coding standards, change control processes, and remote access protocols.
• Building a trusted network of approved system integrators and assessing their competencies
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to strategic automation projects
• Championing best practices and compliance with William Grant & Sons’ processes and standards

About You

• Proven experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial automation hardware/software
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Familiarity with coding standards, software change management, and system architecture
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive mindset and a commitment to continuous learning and development

What can we offer you?

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.

Ready to engineer the future of whisky? Apply now and bring your expertise to a place where tradition meets technology.