Process Operator

Requisition Id: 1683 Location: Aberlour, Scotland, GB, AB38 9RX About Edrington

Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the fast-growing single malt category and Naked Malt in the blended malt category. Our portfolio is completed with The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic and Noble Oak American Whiskey. Edrington also has strategic partnerships for No.3 London Dry Gin and Wyoming Whiskey.

Remuneration and Package

• Hourly rate: £27.66
• Contract: Permanent
• 37 days holiday + 4 Giving More Days
• Attractive pension
• Share reward scheme
• Global wellbeing programme
• Product Allowance

Position Summary An excellent opportunity has arisen to recruit a Process Operator at The Macallan Estate Distillery. This role will be part of a team of 10, involved in the production of high quality spirit. The aim is to achieve maximum yield possible and to maintain high health & safety standards, whilst working together as a team. Job Description Reporting to the Production Team Leader, key duties and responsibilities include:-

• To receive malt and store it securely in the appropriate bins as per work instruction.
• To assist with grinding malt to the required quality and quantity for use in mashing as per work instruction and recipe.
• To gain maximum available extract from the malt provided and ensure the wort reaches the Tunroom in optimum condition.
• To gain maximum fermentation efficiency from the malt provided and ensure this reaches the Stillhouse in optimum condition.
• To obtain maximum possible spirit of the desired quality from wash provided, as per work instruction and recipe.
• To monitor and maintain boiler.
• To achieve all results as economically as possible, ensuring energy consumption and losses are kept to a minimum.
• To ensure all areas, including plant, are kept clean, tidy and in a safe condition making sure that all defects found on instruments or plant are reported.
• To participate fully in continually improving the way we work.
• To develop team working by assisting where possible to pass on skills and knowledge
• To undertake effluent plant operator duties as required
• Flexible in approach to working an annual shift system, 6am to 2pm; 2pm to 10pm; 10pm to 6am, 0800 – 1630

Skills and Experience You will be IT literate with strong organisational skills. Experience in a production or warehousing environment is advantageous, but not essential. Candidates should demonstrate an excellent appreciation and understanding of health & safety and good interpersonal skills are essential.
This role involves shift work, including weekends (6am to 2pm; 2pm to 10pm; 10pm to 6am, 0800 – 1630) as well as manual work so individuals should take both of these factors into consideration when applying. Employee value proposition At Edrington, you will experience an incredible culture based on respect and giving more. We are exceptionally passionate about our brands and genuinely care about our people, continually investing in their development and wellbeing. Join Edrington and make a world of difference.