Senior Operator

Senior Operator

Caol Ila

9 Month Fixed Term Contract

Closing date – 13th May 2025

We are delighted to share that we are searching for a Senior Operator to join our team at Caol Ila on the stunning Island of Islay!

Salary of £65,033.60 which includes a competitive benefits package including pension, shares scheme and bonus!

Caol Ila Distillery on the Isle of Islay produces nearly 7 million litres of alcohol per annum through our 24/7 Operation. Our Team has an amazing blend of experience, expertise, knowledge and skill which they use to create our distinctive Caol Ila character. Be part of the team that leads the way in safety, consistency and quality. Always challenging and Always exciting. About the role

About the Role

The purpose of our Senior Operators is to provide operational, continuous improvement, autonomous maintenance and quality skills. You will relentlessly observe and work to standards in area, whilst being able to work at your own initiative and as a standout colleague. You will work closely with your team mates to ensure effective handovers and collaboration.

Key points you would be responsible for are:

• Deliver and improve performance targets in safety, quality, service, cost and asset care.

• Maintain a safe and supported working area

• Work passionately to reduce and eliminate waste as part of Diageo's Sustainability efforts

• Operate machine or plant processes following defined standard operating procedures

• Drive performance of the equipment on a line or process area - RCA, SIC, Op led Asset Care, DT recording (tagging), hygiene standards

• Delivery of Diageo Health & Safety commitments

Ultimately, being a source of advice, knowledge, and having the confidence to lead operations is the pinnacle of the day to day ways of working in this exciting role.

Working hours will include Night-shift (10pm– 6am), Early Shift (6am - 2pm) and Back shift (2pm – 10pm)

About You

Do you have a passion for delivering high standards? To think on your feet and make fast paced decisions? If so, this role may just have the new challenge and direction that you are craving.

You will have positive can do demeanour, and the ability to make decisions fast, while dealing with high pressure situations as well as highly effective Interpersonal communication skills to allow you to carry out your role.

Bringing with you a well developed problem solving ability and a willingness support ManEx principles are key to your success.

You should be able to build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external parties.

Working with us

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And crafting an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this.

We believe the most diverse and inclusive culture makes for a better business and a better world.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Around the world we have a number of inclusive Business and Employee Resource Groups known as BRGs and ERGs. These influential groups, made up of our people, represent various viewpoints, experiences and communities who generate thought-provoking work to enhance our business and workplace, creating a sense of belonging and opportunities for all.

Join us, and be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you will be encouraged and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of — and help build — an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Join us to collaborate, explore, and innovate as you build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world’s very best people. We're looking for people with curiosity, creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.