Distillery Operations Technician

West Cork Distillers; Skibbereen; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus for Weekend Work

Quarterly Performance Bonus

Pension

Health Insurance

Increased annual leave with service

Educational Support

Free Lunch Fridays

€1000 Refer a Friend Bonus

On-site Parking

On-site Kitchen Facilities

Bike to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Events

Employee Wellness Events

Job summary

West Cork Distillers in Skibbereen, Ireland, is seeking Distillery Operations Technicians to join our team. Full training will be provided; prior food production or mechanical roles are advantageous. The shift pattern is four-on, four-off with 6am–6pm or 6pm–6am rotations.

We offer a competitive salary with bonuses for weekend and bank holidays, plus benefits such as pension and health insurance. Join our growing craft whiskey operation.

Qualifications

• Leaving certificate or equivalent is required.
• Fluent English must be understood for safety policies.
• Experience in a production environment, ideally food or beverage.
• Experience with production machinery and systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mash and distill the 1st Spirit, operate equipment and machinery.
• Monitor distillery output using specified technology and evaluate distillate quality.
• Maintain records and ensure audit-ready housekeeping and hygiene.
• Assist maintenance in equipment prep and troubleshooting, handover at shifts.

Skills

Production experience

Shift work experience

English fluency

Technical awareness

Education

Leaving certificate

Job description

About Us

West Cork Distillers was founded in 2003 by John O'Connell, Denis McCarthy and Ger McCarthy and has since grown to a team of 200 people based in our distillery in Skibbereen, Co. Cork and our Waterford site Donohoe Drinks. We are built on an entrepreneurial energy and a passion for the science and art of spirit and whiskey production.

We have been recognised for our innovative approach, and credited with maturing, distilling and bottling some of the finest craft Irish Whiskey on the global market today.

Watch our our story here.

We are looking for

We are currently looking for Distillery Operations Technicians to join our team in West Cork Distillers.

Full training will be provided, but previous experience in food production, maintenance or a mechanical / technical role would be advantageous.

The role operates on a four-on, four-off basis, two day shifts followed by two night shifts, followed by four days off on a rolling basis. Working hours are 6am to 6pm, or 6pm to 6am, dependant on the shift.

Shift bonus is paid for weekend and bank holiday work.

What You'll Do

• Preparation and separation of Mash and distillation of 1st Spirit
• Operation of equipment and machinery
• Monitoring distillery output using specific distillery technology
• Evaluate distillate quality
• Ensure relevant and mandatory tracking records are maintained and updated
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping and hygiene is maintained ensuring that the plant is in an 'audit ready' state at all times
• Work closely with the maintenance team assisting in the preparation of equipment for repair & assist with troubleshooting
• Conduct an appropriate handover of operations at every shift change to ensure that continuous production is achieved
• Ensure safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Report to your manager regarding stock of raw material's (e.g Yeast, Grain etc) to ensure continuity of production
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What You'll Have

• Leaving certificate or equivalent
• Fluent English to ensure all Health and Safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to
• Experience of working in a production environment ideally in the food or beverage sector
• Experience of working with production machinery
• Experience of working with production systems, while not essential, would be advantageous
• Experience of working within a shift based role, while not essential, would be advantageous

We offer

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus for Weekend Work
• Quarterly Performance Bonus
• Pension
• Health Insurance
• Increased annual leave with service
• Educational Support
• Free Lunch Fridays
• €1000 Refer a Friend Bonus
• On-site Parking
• On-site Kitchen Facilities
• Bike to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Events
• Employee Wellness Events