Our client, a Distillery company based in the North West of England is currently looking for a Distiller who will be responsible for carrying out distillery and warehouse operations, ensuring delivery against a suite of KPIs in line with overall business strategy whilst maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations. Key Responsibilities: Hands-on production across all distillery functions Ensure consistent distillation of all spirits whisky, gin & vodka Collect, analyse and record mashing, fermentation and distilling data Be involved with stock and quality control of raw materials and end products Maintain compliance systems - Health & Safety, Environmental, HMRC, Quality Responsible for process training for new staff Be able to carry out Warehousing and Maturation operations Work with site management to plan production schedules Prepared to work a 24/7 shift rota, currently running on 24/5 Monday-Friday Ensure plant hygiene and housekeeping is kept to a high standard Essential Skills/experience: Previous experience as whisky distiller high desirable IBD General Certificate in Distilling or equivalent / willingness to complete (Support Provided) High attention to detail, especially to quality standards and compliance systems Proactive, Continuous Improvement and problem-solving skills Adapt to change in rapidly growing business Proficiency in Microsoft applications desired Experience with SCADA and ERP systems desirable Technical and hands-on practical ability Previous experience in whisky production and maturation would be an advantage. Not necessary. Full, clean driving license All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK
Job Title
Distiller