This role is part of a team of 10 process operators, responsible for operations at The Macallan Distillery and effluent treatment plant. The purpose is to optimise distillery operations to obtain the highest quality of spirit whilst maximising yield and efficiency, ensuring the required performance of the effluent treatment plant is met, along with maintaining high health and safety standards together as a team.,

Safely and effectively monitor the operation of the process and conditions of the distillery and effluent treatment plant
Operate, maintain and effectively manage, all equipment and instrumentation associated with the distillery and effluent treatment plant
Facilitate transfer of incoming and outgoing goods and byproducts in a safe and professional manner
Mill malt as required to maximise mash quality and efficiency
To ensure successful fermentations of the desired quality
Optimise distillation to obtain the highest quality of spirit and yield
To monitor boilers and steam delivery, in order to maintain efficient boiler performance
Make adjustments to controls e.g. with the Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) unit and the Aerobic Membrane Bio-reactor, to ensure optimum water treatment and compliance
Arrange and manage sludge removals
Update and maintain production logs and compliance documentation
Ensure all areas, including plant, are kept clean, tidy and in a safe condition ensuring all defects and potential hazards in the plant are reported
To maintain and improve standards of health and safety, quality and good housekeeping and to report any defects promptly

To be successful in this role you have experience in Production, ideally within the Whisky industry, and a proven track record of solving problems and exploring how things work, while continually generating new ideas to enhance safety, quality, service, and overall performance. You are IT literate, environmentally aware, and knowledgeable about HMRC requirements. Strong organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to effectively engage and interact with others, and you demonstrate clear, confident communication skills.

Salary £21.64 per hour (£45,011.20 per annum)
Shift Allowance (21%)
37 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days
Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop
Embrace work-life harmony with 26 weeks' paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year

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