Filtration/VAT Room Operator (Whisky)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Trainee VAT Room Operator
Angus Dundee Distillers PLC is currently recruiting for VAT Room (filtration) Operators to join our Coatbridge facility on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, friendly team. Working within a fast paced team, the successful candidate will work on numerous key tasks to support the Company’s mission to supply high quality, bottled products worldwide.
The main duties and training elements of the position are as follows:
- Dealing with the receipt and dispatch of bulk spirit tankers.
- Carrying out blending, reduction and colouring.
- Dealing with Spirit Transfers.
- Processing small batch and single cask requirements.
- Cask and drum filling.
- Operating and competent use of SCADA and flowlog systems
- Chill Filtration.
- Maintaining accurate VAT Accounts and VAT Room Records
- Following SOPs and VAT instructions
What we offer:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- An increase in pay to £15.53 per hour once training has been successfully passed.
- Excellent hours of work: between 7.45am and 4.45pm, Monday to Friday (working out-with these hours may be needed where required by the business). You will also be required to work a back-shift once every four weeks.
- A friendly and supportive environment.
- On-site employee parking.
- Opportunities for development and progression.
What we’re looking for:
- The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- Great attention to detail.
- Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
- Experience of working within a spirits production environment or Food Production enviroment would be a distinct advantage.
- The ability to work as part of a team, ensuring all work is carried out to a high standard and in line with the company requirements.
- The ability to manage numerous tasks whilst managing your time effectively.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £13.10 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- filtration or VAT Room: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Filtration/VAT Room Operator (Whisky) roles across Angus Dundee Distillers PLC's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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