Graduate Distiller

Dornoch Distillery is looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our team as a graduate distiller. Based in the North Highlands of Scotland, Dornoch Distillery is a small crowdfunded start-up distillery who began production of organic gin and whisky last year.

Dornoch Distillery is a compact, manual and versatile operation which has released 10 experimental batches of gin made entirely in house and is laying down casks of Single Malt Whisky.

Working Week: 40+ hours per week

Location: Dornoch, Sutherland

Duration: Permanent

Job Duties

➔ Learn to distill exact recipes to specification

➔ Learn efficient cleaning, management and usage of distilling and bottling equipment and facilities

➔ Conduct all tasks in a punctual and time efficient manner

➔ Check and sign for relevant deliveries

➔ Take responsibility and maintain the highest quality of product output

➔ Follow Health and Safety regulations in accordance with HACAP folder

➔ Be a good team player and treat all work colleague with respect and professionalism

➔ Be flexible to the needs of the business

➔ Carry out any additional duties as required to the needs of the business

Skills Required

➔ Must be physically fit and able to carry out labour demanding tasks

➔ Have ability to manage own workload and work unsupervised productively

➔ Take first hand responsibility for own development and learning within the role

➔ Work well as part of a team and individually

➔ Follow given instructions correctly

➔ Have a problem solving attitude

Personal Qualities

➔ Genuine interest in making craft spirits

➔ Enthusiasm to learn new skills

➔ Willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done and progress own development within the company.

Qualifications Required

➔ MSC Brewing & Distilling or related degree

This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change. Applicants must be willing to relocate to the remote highlands. For more information visit our website

www.dornochdistillery.com