Job Description

Location:

Isle of Bute Distillery / Bute Brew Co.

Reports to:

Lead Distillery & Brewery and Distillery Manager

Overview

We are looking for a committed, hands-on team member to join Isle of Bute Distillery and Bute Brew Co. as a

Distillery & Brewery Assistant

. This is a varied role that spans both spirit and beer production, requiring attention to detail, responsibility for duty records, and a willingness to get stuck into all aspects of production.

If you're organised, enjoy working in a production environment, and have a passion for craft drinks, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Distillery

Stock Management

Stock count of duty suspended and duty paid stock. Update duty spreadsheets and duty-paid log for all stock movements. Weekly/monthly stock check of bottles, packaging, and raw materials.

Production Planning

Assist with planning distilling schedules based on stock levels and orders, ensuring no clash with brewery production. Contribute to bottling and labelling schedules. Record all bottling in duty suspension spreadsheets.

Distillery Operations

Assist with distillation runs. Cleaning and maintenance of still after each run. Bottling and labelling spirits to required standards.

Brewery

Beer Line Maintenance

Weekly Monday beer line clean (approx. 3 hours), ensuring cold room and lines are fully cleaned and rinsed.

Brew Day Support

Assist brewers with cleaning and preparation of equipment. Take refractometer readings during the process. Clean down mash tun, copper, and brewing kit post-brew.

Skills & Attributes

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping. Organised, proactive, and able to manage priorities across distillery and brewery tasks. Willingness to take on physically demanding, hands-on work. Comfortable working independently as well as part of a small team.

Previous experience in production, brewing or distilling is desirable. We are looking for a long-term team member and training will be given.

What We Offer

The chance to work across two exciting, award-winning craft drinks businesses. Hands-on training in both brewing and distilling. A supportive, passionate team environment. Opportunities to grow as our businesses expand.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 22,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 - 38 per week

Work Location: In person