Bottling Operator

Brown-Forman Corporation; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown-Forman Corporation in Edinburgh is seeking a meticulous Bottling Operator to join our whisky production team. You will set up and run automated bottling lines, ensure precise fill levels and perfect label application, and manage line changeovers for different expressions.

A focus on safety, logging, and defect reporting is essential as you support high-quality products across our global customers. The role requires prior manufacturing experience, careful attention to detail, and comfort

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
• Excellent visual accuracy to spot packaging defects, misaligned labels or incorrect fill levels.
• Comfort operating machinery, using digital control panels, and performing basic troubleshooting.
• Strong awareness of health and safety protocols, including correct PPE usage and manual handling techniques.
• Ability to collaborate with line colleagues and clearly report issues to supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Machine operation: Set up, run, changeover and monitor automated bottling machinery.
• Quality assurance: Perform regular visual inspections for bottle alignment, fill levels and label accuracy.
• Component management: Load raw materials such as empty glass, corks, caps, cartons and labels.
• Line clearance: Execute product changeovers and prepare line for different whisky expressions.
• Safety: Maintain a clean, hazard-free workstation and follow PPE protocols.
• Defect reporting: Identify glitches or packaging flaws and report to Team Leader.
• Accurate logging: Complete production logs and quality check sheets for traceability.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality assurance

Component handling

Line changeovers

Health & safety

Defect reporting

Logkeeping

Troubleshooting

Team communication

Job description

Job Description SummaryAre you ready to play a vital part in bringing premium Scottish heritage to the global stage? We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Bottling Operator to join our fast-paced production team. Working at the very heart of our bottling facility, you will ensure every single bottle meets the flawless standards our global customers expect. If you take pride in precision, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to build a rewarding career with a brand that values your hard work, we want to hear from you.

As a Bottling Operator, you will play a critical role in our production line. Your daily responsibilities will include:

Machine Operation: Set up, run, changeover and monitor automated bottling machinery, including washers, fillers, cappers, and labellers.

Quality Assurance: Perform regular visual inspections to ensure flawless bottle alignment, correct fill levels, and perfect label application.

Component Management: Safely load raw materials such as empty glass, corks, caps, cartons, and labels into the production line.

Line Clearance: Execute efficient product changeovers, safely clearing the line to prepare for different whisky expressions.

Health & Safety: Maintain a clean, hazard-free workstation and strictly adhere to all site safety and PPE protocols.

Defect Reporting: Identify operational glitches or packaging flaws immediately and report them to the Team Leader to minimize downtime.

Accurate Logging: Complete basic production logs and quality check sheets to maintain traceability records.

Experience: Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment (food and beverage experience is highly valued but not essential).

Attention to Detail: Excellent visual accuracy to spot packaging defects, misaligned labels, or incorrect fill levels quickly.

Technical Aptitude: Comfort operating machinery, using digital control panels, and performing basic troubleshooting.

Safety First Mindset: Strong awareness of health and safety protocols, including correct PPE usage and manual handling techniques.

Teamwork & Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with line colleagues and clearly report issues to supervisors.

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

Business Area: Global Supply Chain

Function: Prod

City:Edinburgh

State:

Country: GBR