Bottling Operator — Distillery Line (Training Provided)

Driver Hire; Jedburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Borders is recruiting a full-time bottling operator for a new distillery opening south of Jedburgh. You will operate bottling machinery within a small team to meet production targets, with full training provided.

The role includes bottle feeding, packing, palletising, quality checks and data recording. Applicants should have bottling line experience and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment; driving is required due to site location.

Qualifications

• Production operator experience is required
• Bottling line experience is preferred
• Mechanical engineering or similar practical experience is beneficial
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential
• Can-do attitude and initiative are valued
• Good attention to detail is essential
• Excellent problem-solving skills are required
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Operate designated bottling machinery on the line.
• Carry out bottle feeding, packing and palletising tasks.
• Perform quality control to company standards.
• Maintain housekeeping and hygiene to a high standard.
• Undertake line product changeovers.
• Troubleshoot to minimise stoppages and downtime.
• Plan ahead to coordinate dry goods and replenishments.
• Record downtime, bottling output and reworks data accurately.

Skills

Production operator

Bottling line

Mechanical experience

Teamwork

Initiative

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multitasking

Job description

Driver Hire Borders is recruiting a full-time bottling operator for a new distillery opening south of Jedburgh. You will operate bottling machinery within a small team to meet production targets, with full training provided.

The role includes bottle feeding, packing, palletising, quality checks and data recording. Applicants should have bottling line experience and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment; driving is required due to site location.