At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate the Peat Fire to produce speciality malt and assist in barley drying.
- Company: Join a leading company in the malting industry based in Inverness.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Dynamic shifts with potential for overtime during peak harvest periods.
- Why this job: Be part of a unique process that contributes to distilling and learn valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Must be safety-conscious, reliable, and able to work independently.
The predicted salary is between 27040 - 28000 £ per year.
REPORTS TO: Process Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Peat Fire
LOCATION: Inverness
HOURS: Average working hours are 40 each week on a rotating shift basis, including night and day shifts. Current shift pattern as follows:
- Week 1: Monday-Wednesday 6am-6.30pm (37.5 hours day shift)
- Week 2: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (40 hours day shift)
- Week 3: Wednesday-Friday 6am-6.30pm (37.5 hours day shift)
- Week 4: Monday-Thursday 6pm-6.30am (50 hours night shift)
There will be a requirement to work overtime as and when required and to work 12.5 hour shifts as necessary to cover for holidays and sickness. A change to the rotating shift pattern may be required when the peat fire is on downtime. Requirement to work staggered day shifts during harvest period. No holidays can be taken during the busy harvest period.
SUMMARY OF JOB: Responsible to the Process Supervisor for operating the Peat Fire in order to produce speciality malt with a peaty flavour for distilling customers and helping with the drying of barley during the barley harvest period. The job will require lone working, shift work, manual handling and confined space working and all employees must adhere to all policies and procedures, including the zero drink and drugs policy, participating in all required training and the wearing of all required personal protective equipment whilst on site.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend, stoke and keep control of the Peat Fire
- Load peat using Fork Lift Truck
- Shovel peat on to the fire to ensure maximum smoke levels
- Undertake heavy manual work adhering to approved manual handling techniques
- Helping operators with process
- Cleaning and hygiene of site
- Carry out other duties that fall within your capabilities as required
- Keep a safe working environment and adhere to all safety procedures and policies
The areas identified above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and further areas may be included that are deemed necessary to carry out the role of Peat Fire Operator.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
ESSENTIAL:
Skills/Abilities:
- Literate with the ability to follow policies and procedures
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and act on own initiative
- Able to work in inclement conditions (both warm and cold)
- Safety conscious
- Flexible
- Reliable and good time keeping
Qualifications:
- Fundamentals in Malting (or prepared to work towards)
Working Knowledge:
- Previous Fork Lift Truck experience advantageous
Peating/Kiln - Operator in Inverness employer: Bairds Malt
As a Peat Fire Operator in Inverness, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to producing high-quality speciality malt for distilling customers. Our company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and employee well-being, offering opportunities for growth and development within the malting industry. With a commitment to training and a focus on teamwork, we ensure that our employees thrive in a rewarding environment while enjoying the unique advantages of working in the beautiful Scottish Highlands.
