2 Production / Manufacturing, Skilled Operator jobs in Dunfermline, Fife

Do you have a passion for whisky and a background in Distillery Production? If so, we’d love to hear from you…

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Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd… ‘An international, entrepreneurial, brand-led, successful, sustainable and respected, family business’

We appreciate and value your interest in this opportunity with Ian Macleod Distillers. We are a fourth generation family owned and run spirits business and the proud owners of some of the world’s best loved brands including Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Rosebank, Smokehead and Edinburgh Gin. Please browse our websites and social channels and immerse yourself in our award-winning portfolio of brands. As we start to tantalise your taste buds and whet your appetite for a career here with us at Ian Macleod Distillers, you will really get to understand just why our team members and customers are indeed so passionate about all things Ian Macleod!

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Our Story…

In the heart of Falkirk, you’ll find something truly special and iconic… our Rosebank Distillery!..

For those who don’t know our story, let us entice you. Rosebank was revered by whisky connoisseurs the world over as the ‘King of the Lowlands’. A beautiful juxtaposition in one of the lightest, most floral Scotch whiskies ever, being distilled in Scotland’s heavy industry central belt. This contrast was reflected in the unique production technique of marrying worm tub condensers and triple distillation… resulting in light/full contrast in flavour, making the spirit produced, a category defining Lowland single malt Scotch whisky.

The early 1990s were a dark time for many in the industry as global whisky sales were in sharp decline. As a casualty of this era, Rosebank then sadly closed its doors in 1993.

Fast forward however to 2017… we acquired the site and brand, and wholeheartedly committed to breathe new life into the buildings and their surrounding community. Our mission was to revive and reawaken the distillery, but our interest also extended beyond its walls. We are delighted to support the regeneration agenda, bringing tourism and not to mention great whisky back to Falkirk!

The revival project that followed was ambitious and brought with it its own trial and tribulations which were to be expected on a project of this magnitude. However, through the efforts of everyone involved, in 2023, our Production team gained access to the distillery to finalise the commissioning activities and by summer 2023, after 30 years of closure, we were absolutely delighted to start distilling at Rosebank once again – a very special moment for us indeed!

With a process defined to honour the legacy of old Rosebank and almost two years of production under our belts, our new make spirit is maturing to perfection ensuring Rosebank lovers from across the globe can continue to enjoy Rosebank long into the future…

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Our Opportunity…

We are looking for an experienced Distillery Operator to join our established Rosebank Production team on a full-time, permanent basis.

If you share our passion for whisky and love for the industry, combined with being a professional with positive attitude and good work ethics, and a desire to work as part of our small (but perfectly formed!) production team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As Distillery Operator you will report to the Assistant Production Manager and Distillery Manager and be responsible for ensuring we produce high quality liquid in the time honoured traditions of Rosebank.

Meeting production targets and maintaining the distillation process and equipment to maximise performance, ensuring full compliance with all legal requirements and company standards will all be key requirements of these roles. As a true ambassador of Rosebank you will represent our brand at all times and will occasionally be required to interact with visitors, customers and other external parties, such as contractors, who attend to the distillery.

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Who We Are Looking For…

For this role, we are ideally looking for candidates with previous experience in a similar role within the whisky and spirits industry. Candidates should have breadth and depth of both practical and theoretical technical experience. The successful candidate will be a strong team player, working collaboratively with their colleagues to achieve common goals, whilst also having the ability to work independently, using their own initiative and making suggestions to improve processes.

The role will also involve the administration of documentation and all internal communications and HR systems are fully self serve, therefore candidates must be computer literate and have experience using Excel and other technology and systems at work. An understanding of all statutory and company regulations relating to health, safety, HMRC and environmental issues is also desirable.

Rosebank is located in the heart of Falkirk. As this role will involve rotational shift working patterns and will require flexibility, it is a requirement for applicants to live within a reasonable commuting distance to the distillery and have regular access to their own transport. The hiring managers will discuss the shift pattern with those who are invited to interview. Candidates must also be 18 or over due to the nature of our roles and industry.

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Next steps…

So… if you feel you have all the skills and experiences that we are looking for, combined with a positive attitude and passion for Rosebank, then we would love to hear from you!

Please remember that along with your CV, you will need to answer some key questions and submit a tailored cover letter, clearly outlining why your skills and previous experiences are a perfect fit to what we are looking for – this is your opportunity to make yourself stand out from the crowd!

Please note, this is an open application window therefore we may close the advert at any point depending on the candidate applications received, so our recommendation is that you apply early to ensure you do not miss out.

Proudly supporting the #OpenToWork movement.

Here at Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD), we are an equal opportunity employer and proud members of the Scotch Whisky Association, Drink Aware and the Portman Group. We have developed our ‘Responsible Spirits’ approach, also following best practice to help shape our commitment to wider social responsibility and industry standards and promoting responsible selling and consumption of alcohol.

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