Position Overview & Specifications
An amazing opportunity within our Balmenach Distillery- the home of Caorunn Gin.
Since 2009, Caorunn Gin has been handcrafted in small batches at Balmenach Distillery in the Scottish Highlands. The unique blend of 5 handpicked Celtic botanicals & 6 classic gin botanicals are distilled in the world's only working Copper Berry Chamber to extract maximum flavour.
Purpose of the role
To process malted barley, yeast, and water into new make spirit of a consistent quality. Assist in warehousing and all other distillery operations.
Main Responsibilities:
- Intake raw materials
- Process raw materials into alcohol
- Monitor and record process information
- Maintain a good standard of site housekeeping
- Assist with warehousing operations
- To stow and de-stow casks safely and efficiently
- To select and move casks
- Assist with tanker loading operations and take and record spirit accounts
- Adhering to HMRC, Health & Safety, food safety, and environmental compliance.
- Any other distillery operations as required
Working Conditions
- The working hours will be 38 hours per week. Once training period is complete operator will work shifts as per rota. Shifts include night and weekend working.
- Distilleries Operators will be encouraged to undertake further external training and gain an industry recognised qualification in distilling.
- Practical training will be provided on site on the job.
- Required to work additional hours as necessitated by the needs of the business.
- Involves working in external conditions with exposure to extremes of weather.
- Lone working role at a remote site.
Personal Profile
- Ability to work well within a team.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- PC Literate.
- Full Driving Licence.
- Attitude and aptitude to learn new skills are more important to us than previous experience.
- Must be able to multitask.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Work Location: One location