Assistant Distiller

Stargazey Spirits is looking for a hands-on, reliable and detail-oriented Assistant Distiller to join our team, supporting the production of a diverse range of rums and gins across our portfolio of brands.

• Competitive salary from £29,000 to £33,000 (depending on experience) per annum
• Company pension
• Group Life Cover
• 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities to grow within a successful and expanding business

This is an opportunity to be part of the process behind creating quality spirits, working closely with the Operations Manager to bring recipes to life and ensure every production run meets our standards for quality, consistency and craftsmanship.

From preparing ingredients and operating distillation equipment to monitoring production, carrying out quality checks and maintaining accurate records, you will play an important role in keeping our distillery operations running safely and efficiently.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a methodical approach and understands the importance of getting the details right.

Whether you bring experience from a distillery, brewery, beverage production or a similar manufacturing environment, you'll be practical, organised and eager to develop your skills within a team passionate about producing great spirits.

The Assistant Distiller is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day distillation and spirit production activities in accordance with established recipes, production schedules and procedures set by the Operations Manager.

The role focuses on the safe, consistent and efficient execution of production tasks, ensuring all products meet the required quality standards, production targets and relevant regulatory requirements.

The Assistant Distiller will follow agreed processes and instructions, maintain accurate production records and communicate any issues or deviations to the Operations Manager.

• Produce spirits to approved recipes, schedules and Operations Manager instructions.
• Prepare materials and equipment; safely operate and maintain production machinery.
• Follow procedures from fermentation through to bottling, recording key production data.

• Check quality and consistency, reporting concerns and seeking approval for deviations.
• Maintain accurate production, batch and stock records.
• Handle, store and identify materials and spirits correctly, ensuring traceability.

• Follow safety procedures, regulations, licensing and excise requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and equipment care.
• Report incidents, faults and safety concerns immediately.

• Experience in distilling, fermentation, beverage production or similar manufacturing.
• Familiarity with stills, pumps, tanks and production equipment.
• Accuracy in following recipes, measuring ingredients and recording production data.
• Understanding of alcohol strength measurements, batch tracking and quality control.
• Knowledge of distillery safety, hygiene and regulatory requirements.
• Relevant technical training or qualifications in distilling, brewing, food production or a related discipline.

• Dependable
  - We do what we say we'll do.
• Accountable
  - We take ownership and deliver results.
• Resourceful
  - We find solutions and continually improve.
• Adaptable
  - We embrace change and new challenges.
• Passionate
  - We care about our customers, our colleagues and the quality of our work.