Stillman - Annan, United Kingdom - Annandale Distillery Company LTD/Globe Inn, Dumfries

Description

Title:
Stillman


Department(s):Production


Reports to:
Head ofProduction


Job Summary

As the Stillman you will be responsible for the successful delivery of production operations within Annandale Distillery focusing primarily although not exclusively on stillman duties.

You will remain vigilant in maintaining a progressive and fully maintained production environment and a hospitable guest experience.

You will be proactive in raising your level of knowledge and maintain the highest of standards in all areas of your main duties.

You will also maintain the aesthetic of Annandale Distillery and deliver the highest standards practically achievable in all areas.

You will enhance the guest experience by providing exceptional service and by being knowledgeable in all aspects of production, imparting this to both guests and staff when needed.

Duties

Following your training without deviation:

• Morning
• Transfer the wash, charge stills, steam heat stills and precisely monitor temperatures throughout the day appropriately. Wash out the wash backs. Document appropriately and accurately.

• Late morning

• Monitor still temperatures, cut spirit when and where appropriate and document as appropriately. Transfer spirit between ISR & SRWV
• Afternoon
• Monitor still temperatures and progression of the run until completion

• Late afternoon

• End distillation run, remove spent lees and pot ale and document appropriately
• Throughout the week, according to a schedule that suits production, you must clean the pot ale tank once emptied. Undertake a caustic clean of the wash still, and a further caustic clean of the spirit and wash stills after a Man O'Sword at end of production run.

Health & Safety:

• You are required at all times to carry out your duties in accordance with the relevant and prevailing Health and Safety at Work legislation.
• You are required to follow all safe systems of work and site rules, implemented to protect your health and safety and that of others.
• Protective clothing and other equipment which may be issued for your protection because of the nature of your job must be worn and used at all appropriate times.
• Details of Annandale Distillery's health and safety requirements are specified in the Company's Health and Safety Policy document. You are required to read this document and to certify that you have done so.
• Report any misuse of equipment and noncompliant employee actions that could result or may have resulted in Health and Safety Issues.
• Report any subspecification or dilapidated equipment that is impacting upon or may impact the Health and Safety policy

Specific Duties

• Ensure all equipment involved with spirit preparation and cask filling is maintained and calibrated according to HMRC regulations.
• Help maintain all records associated with Scotch whisky production, as required by HMRC and the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme. Submitting them appropriately to Annandale's HMRC compliance administrator.
• Remain vigilant in terms of compliance with Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme.
• Remain vigilant in in terms of compliance with Annandale Distillery's licenses issued by SEPA.
• Assist the Head of Production with general administration associated with production when required.
• Undertake maintenance work where appropriate, or report maintenance issues immediately to the Head of Production and/or the General Manager.
• Identify personal training needs and obtain necessary training, as appropriate.

General:

• Implement the wishes of the General Manager and Head of Production, as appropriate.
• Advise the Head of Production, General Manager, Managing Director and other Directors of the MMR Group, as appropriate, on matters relating to the operation of the Distillery and otherwise keep them informed on relevant matters.
• Protect the owner's investment by maintaining Annandale Distillery to a high standard and keeping it secure.
• Ensure that Annandale Distillery is a safe and pleasant place to work and visit.
• Interact efficiently and effectively with all employees of Annandale Distillery Company Limited, other employees of the MMR Group and its subsidiaries and do so in a constructive, positive and pleasant manner.
• Where appropriate, provide strong, positive and compassionate leadership to colleagues at Annandale Distillery and set a good example in terms of work ethic, conduct, timeliness and attitude.
• Maintain positive relationships with our immediate neighbours (particularly the owners of Distillery Farm) and the local community.
• Take safe delivery of distillery consumables such as malt, yeast, casks, cleaning materials, when required.
• Undertake cask filling and make all relevant records according to Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC hereafter).
• When required oversee the preparation of Annandale Distillery's spirit for cask filling in accordance with HMRC's regulations.
• Ensure all equipment involved with s