Spirits Warehouse & Bottling Operator

Driver Hire Borders; Jedburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Borders in Jedburgh, Scotland seeks a Warehouse / Bottling Operative to safely and efficiently carry out warehousing, spirit handling, vatting, stock control and production support activities within a whisky production facility. The role covers receiving, storing and issuing materials, transferring spirit and maintaining production records.

You'll work a 40-hour week, 7am–7pm, Monday to Friday, with flexibility required. Own transport is essential due to location.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse, manufacturing or production environment.
• Understanding of stock control and inventory management.
• Experience completing production or warehouse documentation.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Good numerical and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work safely with hazardous substances and flammable liquids.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and record deliveries of raw materials, packaging materials and consumables.
• Load and unload vehicles using forklift trucks and other material handling equipment.
• Store goods in designated warehouse locations in accordance with site procedures.
• Pick and prepare materials for production activities.
• Carry out cycle counts and stock checks.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems and production documentation.
• Ensure warehouses are maintained in a clean, safe and organised condition.
• Manage waste materials and recycling streams in accordance with environmental procedures.
• Assist with stock investigations and discrepancy resolution.
• Prepare and clean vatting vessels, tanks, pumps and associated equipment.
• Transfer spirit between casks, tanks and production vessels in accordance with production schedules.
• Carry out vatting operations following approved recipes, blending instructions and production specifications.
• Monitor spirit volumes, strengths and yields during processing activities.
• Take samples for quality control and laboratory analysis.
• Complete all production records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform filtration and spirit handling activities where required.
• Report any process deviations, quality concerns or equipment faults.
• Support spirit recovery and product changeover activities.
• Assist with bottling, packaging and warehouse activities during peak production periods.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Support planned maintenance and cleaning activities.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), COSHH assessments and site risk assessments.
• Participate in audits and compliance inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Safety-focused

Independence

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP/warehouse management system (SAP, Oracle, Business Central)

Job description

Driver Hire Borders in Jedburgh, Scotland seeks a Warehouse / Bottling Operative to safely and efficiently carry out warehousing, spirit handling, vatting, stock control and production support activities within a whisky production facility. The role covers receiving, storing and issuing materials, transferring spirit and maintaining production records.

You'll work a 40-hour week, 7am–7pm, Monday to Friday, with flexibility required. Own transport is essential due to location.