Bottling Team Lead

The Lowland Bond is an excise warehouse in Fife, specializing in whisky cask maturation and bottling. The facility offers private accounts for individuals interested in owning whisky casks, catering to a range of connoisseurs and enthusiasts. With a focus on efficiency and quality, the company ensures samples and re-gauges are completed and dispatched within 5 working days. We are committed to excellence in service and preserving the tradition of fine whisky craftsmanship.

We are looking for a full time Warehouse Technician to join our team at our cask maturation warehouse in Glenrothes. On the job training and career progression will be forthcoming as the business grows.

Salary: Base Salary of £29,000. (increasing after probation)

Location – Glenrothes (onsite)

Job Type:Full-time, Monday to Friday, Day Shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and management of all bottling tasks.
• Accurate record keeping when performing bottling operations
• To maximise the effective use of resources to carry out all bottling operations in line with business goals and objectives
• Maintain integrity and security of bottling operations in accordance with H.M. Customs and Excise requirements
• Filling, labelling, capping of all bottles, ensuring spirit quality, compliance and integrity are at the forefront of every decision
• Stock management and rotation of bottled & dry goods
• Dilution and calculation of spirit to achieve target ABV
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
• Responsible for the management of dry goods & bottled goods incoming and outgoing
• Responsible for completion of bottling records.

Skillset

• Technical and hands-on practical ability
• Physically fit and able to manually handle full casks
• Relevant forklift experience is preferable
• Experience with alcoholic drinks bottling.
• Self-motivated – ability to remain motivated when working by themselves
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and adhere to deadlines
• High attention to detail, especially to quality standards and compliance systems
• Ability to cope with change in a growing business
• Ability to plan and lead a small team.

Personal Requirements

• Experience in a spirits bottling environment
• Experience working logistically or manually with spirits is preferred
• UK Driver’s license
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Communicate effectively across business using a variety of communication mediums