Assistant Distiller

Hiring People; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Group Life Cover

21 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Stargazey Spirits is seeking a hands-on Assistant Distiller to support the production of a diverse range of rums and gins. The role focuses on distillation, quality checks, and accurate record-keeping to ensure our brands meet high standards.

You will work with the Operations Manager to follow recipes, monitor production, and help maintain safe, efficient distillery operations. Experience in beverage production or similar manufacturing is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in distilling or beverage production.
• Familiarity with distillation equipment.
• Ability to follow recipes and record data accurately.
• Understanding of alcohol strength measurements and batch tracking.
• Knowledge of safety, hygiene and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce spirits following approved recipes and schedules.
• Prepare materials and operate production equipment safely.
• Record production data and ensure traceability.
• Maintain quality and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Experience in distilling, fermentation

Production equipment familiarity

Recipe following & data recording

Alcohol strength & batch tracking

Distillery safety & regulatory know‑h\

Education

Technical training in distilling/brewing/food production

Job description

Stargazey Spirits is looking for a hands-on, reliable and detail-oriented Assistant Distiller to join our team, supporting the production of a diverse range of rums and gins across our portfolio of brands.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary from £29,000 to £33,000 (depending on experience) per annum
• Company pension
• Group Life Cover
• 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities to grow within a successful and expanding business

This is an opportunity to be part of the process behind creating quality spirits, working closely with the Operations Manager to bring recipes to life and ensure every production run meets our standards for quality, consistency and craftsmanship.From preparing ingredients and operating distillation equipment to monitoring production, carrying out quality checks and maintaining accurate records, you will play an important role in keeping our distillery operations running safely and efficiently.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a methodical approach and understands the importance of getting the details right.Whether you bring experience from a distillery, brewery, beverage production or a similar manufacturing environment, you'll be practical, organised and eager to develop your skills within a team passionate about producing great spirits.

Job Purpose

The AssistantDistiller is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day distillation and spirit production activities in accordance with established recipes, production schedules and procedures set by the Operations Manager.

The role focuses on the safe, consistent and efficient execution of production tasks, ensuring all products meet the required quality standards, production targets and relevant regulatory requirements.The AssistantDistiller will follow agreed processes and instructions, maintain accurate production records and communicate any issues or deviations to the Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Production and Distillation

• Produce spirits to approved recipes, schedules and Operations Manager instructions.
• Prepare materials and equipment; safely operate and maintain production machinery.
• Follow procedures from fermentation through to bottling, recording key production data.

Quality Control and Record Keeping

• Check quality and consistency, reporting concerns and seeking approval for deviations.
• Maintain accurate production, batch and stock records.
• Handle, store and identify materials and spirits correctly, ensuring traceability.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Follow safety procedures, regulations, licensing and excise requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and equipment care.
• Report incidents, faults and safety concerns immediately.

About you

• Experience in distilling, fermentation, beverage production or similar manufacturing.
• Familiarity with stills, pumps, tanks and production equipment.
• Accuracy in following recipes, measuring ingredients and recording production data.
• Understanding of alcohol strength measurements, batch tracking and quality control.
• Knowledge of distillery safety, hygiene and regulatory requirements.
• Relevant technical training or qualifications in distilling, brewing, food production or a related discipline.

Everything we do is built around our core values:

• Dependable - We do what we say we'll do.
• Accountable - We take ownership and deliver results.
• Resourceful - We find solutions and continually improve.
• Adaptable - We embrace change and new challenges.
• Passionate - We care about our customers, our colleagues and the quality of our work.