We are award-winning whisky makers celebrating 175 years of heritage. We proudly produce exceptional whiskies at our five distilleries across Scotland that are celebrated worldwide.
Job Title: Distillery Operator - Jura
Function: Distilling
Location: Jura
Job Level: (Internal Only)3
Contract: Permanent - Weekly Paid
Date vacancy will close: Friday 21 March, Where we receive high numbers of applications we may close vacancies early. If you think this is the right opportunity for you please don't delay in applying!
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 Jura team as well as the wider Whyte and Mackay Distilling team.
- Drive, monitor and operate part of the production process according to operating procedures, alternating between the Mash Operation and the Still Room.
- Maintain the highest standards of safety, plant efficiency, product quality and working to targets
- Operate equipment both manually and through the SCADA system
- Complete all parts of the process maintaining compliance to both Health and Safety and Customs and Excise procedures
- 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.
We believe that everyone has the potential for growth in our roles! You may feel you don't tick every box for this role, but if you believe you have relevant experiences that could help you succeed we'd much rather you apply rather than rule yourself out based on any self-limiting beliefs!
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.
Our Application Process
If you like what you’ve read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply before the closing date listed at the top of the advert.
Our team read each and every application, therefore you'll hear back from us in due course.
Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process to help you be at your best then please contact us at
[email protected] and we'll do what we can to support.
