At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and monitor automated bottling machinery while ensuring quality control.
- Company: Join a leading beverage company committed to equality and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, health benefits, and a safe working environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced industry.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team producing top-quality whisky and gain valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing is a plus; attention to detail and teamwork are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
As a Bottling Operator, you will play a critical role in our production line. Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Machine Operation: Set up, run, changeover and monitor automated bottling machinery, including washers, fillers, cappers, and labellers.
- Quality Assurance: Perform regular visual inspections to ensure flawless bottle alignment, correct fill levels, and perfect label application.
- Component Management: Safely load raw materials such as empty glass, corks, caps, cartons, and labels into the production line.
- Line Clearance: Execute efficient product changeovers, safely clearing the line to prepare for different whisky expressions.
- Health & Safety: Maintain a clean, hazard‑free workstation and strictly adhere to all site safety and PPE protocols.
- Defect Reporting: Identify operational glitches or packaging flaws immediately and report them to the Team Leader to minimize downtime.
- Accurate Logging: Complete basic production logs and quality check sheets to maintain traceability records.
Qualifications
- Experience: Previous experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing or production environment (food and beverage experience is highly valued but not essential).
- Attention to Detail: Excellent visual accuracy to spot packaging defects, misaligned labels, or incorrect fill levels quickly.
- Technical Aptitude: Comfort operating machinery, using digital control panels, and performing basic troubleshooting.
- Safety First Mindset: Strong awareness of health and safety protocols, including correct PPE usage and manual handling techniques.
- Teamwork & Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with line colleagues and clearly report issues to supervisors.
Bottling Operator employer: Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd.
Brown-Forman Corporation is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture. With a strong focus on professional development, the company offers numerous growth opportunities and supports a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those looking to thrive in their HR careers while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Europe/IMEA.
Contact Details:
Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd. Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Bottling Operator
Machine Operation
Quality Assurance
Component Management
Line Clearance
Health & Safety Awareness
Defect Reporting
Accurate Logging
