Multi-Skilled Technician

The scope of Operations stretches from Procurement through conversion (distillation and maturation) and manufacturing (or bottling) to all the downstream Supply Chain activities until the final product is delivered.

In addition, Operations play a very active role in Innovation, Talent Development and Operational Risk Management.

The Bulk Operations team sit within Production and are responsible for Filling, Dumping, Vatting and Warehousing of our products.

The team are based across our sites in Central Scotland and in Speyside and are driving a high level of Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Operational Excellence standards.

The Engineering team support Bulk Operations across all shifts.

Your unique contribution

The Multi-Skilled Technician will provide the support required to meet the business needs to achieve results in both planned and breakdown maintenance, ranging from hands-on work to administration through the computerised asset management systems (CMMS).

You will have three main areas of responsibility :

• Maintenance to follow the company CMMS to maintain and repair the cask handling equipment within the Drain & Fill production lines and to procure equipment and materials required to support maintenance activities.


• Technical Support to provide technical support to the production team in a high-pressure manufacturing environment. updating the relevant documentation accordingly and communicating issues with the correct people.


• Contractor Support to supervise and support engineering contractors as well as to prepare and manage Permit to Work for high-risk activities.


Who you'll be working with

Internally, you'll collaborate with the wider Engineering team as well as other teams including Production, Health & Safety, HR and Finance.

Externally, you will collaborate with contractors and suppliers to ensure all services are delivered to the highest standard., We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture an environment where we can truly be ourselves.

We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors.

Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.

Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.

Responsible drinking

As Créateurs de convivialité', we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.

In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.

In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.


• Are time served in a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent, with a HNC or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline.


• Have knowledge of mechanical handling equipment with the ability to diagnose and rectify breakdowns as well as knowledge of pipework, valves, and pumps, with the ability to carry out maintenance on this equipment.


• Have previous industry experience and the ability to perform reactive maintenance on a range of mechanical equipment including conveyors, drive systems, lifting equipment, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic systems.


• Are able to work weekend day shifts and be flexible to support on other days when needed.
  
  We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world's top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including : Absolut vodka, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacob's Creek, Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines.


Here in the UK

In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses :

• Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio


• Pernod Ricard UK , which markets , sells and distributes our products in the UK market


• Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail , the global and EMEA home of the group's duty free, air travel and cruises business.


• The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London.


We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, conviviality' and collaboration in mind.

We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside.

Your new team

This position sits in our Chivas Brothers business. At Chivas Brothers, our 1,600-strong team across 27 sites is committed to upholding the heritage of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe., We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality ! It's our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.

We're committed to conviviality, and with this, you'll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You'll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.

We combine all this with our Commitment to Care : we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.

We're committed to diversity and inclusion

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as Créateurs de Convivialité'.

For your health , we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Our lifestyle benefits include 20 days' annual holiday plus public holidays, your employee pension, share incentive plan, share ownership plan, private healthcare, life assurance and more!

You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop, our reward & recognition scheme and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.

We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.