At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct inspections and ensure safety compliance in hazardous areas of whisky production.
- Company: Join a leading whisky producer with a commitment to safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pension contributions, private healthcare, and generous product discounts.
- Other info: Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and compliance in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: HNC/HND in Engineering and experience in inspection or asset integrity.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our Blend of Benefits:
- Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
- Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
- 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
- Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop
- Embrace work-life harmony with 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year
The Inspection Engineer is responsible for delivering the inspection programme, reporting, and recording of all plant and equipment within hazardous areas across distillation, spirit processing, and maturation facilities, in accordance with DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) and COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) requirements. The role focuses on ensuring the integrity, compliance, and safe operation of safety‑critical equipment associated with flammable spirits and vapours. This includes primary containment systems (e.g. stills, pipework, tanks), cask racking structures within bonded warehouses, control, prevention and mitigation systems, and electrical, control, and instrumentation assets used in hazardous areas. The Inspection Engineer plays a key role in preventing loss of containment, reducing fire and explosion risks, and maintaining regulatory compliance across all whisky production, storage, and handling operations.
Key accountabilities:
- Deliver safe, compliant inspections in line with DSEAR and COMAH
- Maintain integrity and reliability of safety‑critical assets
- Support the prevention of major accident hazards through effective inspection and reporting
Your Talent and Skills:
- HNC/HND in Engineering (Electrical bias, Mechanical, Materials, or related discipline)
- Compex 1 to 4, mechanical and dust.
- Experience in inspection, maintenance, or asset integrity
- Knowledge of industry regulations and safety requirements
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability
- Effective communication and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently and in teams
This role may involve working at height, in confined spaces, and in environments with potential hazards. We welcome applications from individuals who can safely carry out these requirements, with reasonable adjustments considered where possible. Clean driving licence as travel to operational sites will be required.
We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.
A Place For Everyone:
We’re proud of our inclusive culture – where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success. Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick‑Start to inclusion allies and DE&I champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen.
Inspection Engineer in Aberlour employer: Edrington Group
Edrington is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, offering a comprehensive benefits package including generous pension contributions, private medical insurance, and a supportive work-life balance with extensive parental leave. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing Inspection Engineers to thrive in a dynamic environment while ensuring the safety and compliance of our renowned whisky production facilities.
