Process Operator

Posted 10th January 2025 by

The Glenturret Distillery

Competitive salary plus excellent Company benefits

The Glenturret Distillery, Crieff

Full-time

19th January 2025

This role involves working in a busy environment to produce a high-quality spirit, whilst working in a safe, compliant manner and utilising your resources to maximise flavour and efficiencies. The Glenturret remains a very manual, hands-on distillery, and the ideal candidate will have an interest in every part of the whisky making process. You will be expected to work to a very high standard, with training provided by our experienced team. All operations will adhere to HMRC, H & S, food safety, feed safety (FEMAS) and environmental compliance, as well as working within Glenturret’s procedures, work instructions and recipes.

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Key Responsibilities:

To receive malt and store securely in the appropriate bin as per work instruction
To carry out malt preparation 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 receive yeast and store securely, as per procedures
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
Ensure the highest possible quality of spirit is obtained, in line with specifications
To achieve all results as economically as possible, ensuring energy consumption and losses are kept to a minimum
To monitor and maintain boiler, economically and safely
Carry out all aspects of filling and warehousing of casks as required
Work closely with the Spirit Handling & Logistics Supervisor, Whisky Maker and Facilities team as required
Ensure all areas on site, 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 on site
To develop team working on site by assisting where possible to pass on skills and knowledge

About You:

The successful candidate should have previous experience in a similar role/ the production of spirits. GCD certificated (or similar) is advantageous. The ability to work as part of a team, as well as the capability and confidence to work on your own is essential and due to the nature of this role, a high level of flexibility is required.

You should possess strong communication skills, be well organised, resourceful and self-motivated.

What is on offer for you!

Fantastic career and development prospects
37 days holiday per year (Pro rata)
Double matched workplace pension
Death in service assurance
Uniform supplied
Generous on-site discounts within The Glenturret gift shop, The Lalique Boutique and The Lalique Restaurant
Free onsite parking
Cycle to work scheme
Discount on gym membership
Access to the Glenturret Branded Portal offering external discounts in numerous retailers, travel, entertainment, fashion, health and beauty, food, and drink
Access to an employee assistance programme
Use of the Association of Scottish Visitor Attraction membership cards (ASVA)

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