Vatting Operator: Spirit Blending & Production Expert

CVH Spirits; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CVH Spirits is seeking a Vatting Operator to support blending activities within our Spirit Supply team. You will help deliver production schedules while ensuring quality, safety and excise compliance, and act as deputy to the Process Lead - Blending & Vatting when required.

You will manage SAP, DRAMS and Scada transactions, maintain records, support bottling and export schedules, and uphold high GMP and housekeeping standards in a fast-paced spirits environment.

Qualifications

• Higher level education / qualification demonstrating good numerical and written skills.
• Forklift Truck certification beneficial.
• Banksman training beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure blending activities are completed in line with agreed production plans and quality standards.
• Manage SAP, DRAMS and Scada transactions within required timescales.
• Maintain accurate records, including IBS tracker updates and month-end accounts.
• Complete HMRC submissions and carry out appropriate accuracy checks.
• Support bottling and export schedules through effective vatting operations.
• Conduct spirit intake and dispatch activities, including tanker movements.
• Carry out IBC filling, vat-to-vat transfers, spirit reduction, spirit colouring and chill filtration processes.
• Monitor and maintain high GMP and housekeeping standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
• Maintain site security and excise compliance standards.
• Build positive relationships with transport providers and key stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication

Intermediate IT skills

SAP knowledge

DRAMS knowledge

Risk assessments

Health and safety legislation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Excise requirements

Bonded warehouse operations

Education

Higher level education

Forklift Truck certification

Banksman training

Tools

SAP

DRAMS

Excel

Job description

CVH Spirits is seeking a Vatting Operator to support blending activities within our Spirit Supply team. You will help deliver production schedules while ensuring quality, safety and excise compliance, and act as deputy to the Process Lead - Blending & Vatting when required.

You will manage SAP, DRAMS and Scada transactions, maintain records, support bottling and export schedules, and uphold high GMP and housekeeping standards in a fast-paced spirits environment.