We are searching for a Cooper to join our expert team at our famous Dufftown Distillery to be at the core of our whisky-making process, expertly crafting and maintaining oak casks that define the character of our spirits.
You’ll work with time-honoured techniques, ensuring the barrels meet the highest standards of quality, durability, and tradition.
Key responsibilities
- Building, repairing, and maintaining whisky casks using traditional cooperage methods.
- Inspecting barrels to ensure they meet strict quality standards.
- Collaborating with distillery teams to support maturation processes.
- Upholding the craftsmanship and heritage of Scottish cooperage.
- Continuously improving techniques while preserving tradition.
About you
- Experienced and apprentice-trained coopers preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and passion for craftsmanship.
- A hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining precision.
- A deep appreciation for the whisky-making process.
Are you that ‘Rare Character’ we are looking for?
Reward and benefits
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
- Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
- Private Healthcare and (remote GP service).
- Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
- Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
- Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
- Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
- Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
- Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
- Learning resources to help you be your best self.
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