Job title: Quality Assurance Technician Location: Midleton Distillery Contract: Permanent About Irish Distilleries Irish Distillers is Ireland's leading supplier of spirits and wines and producer of some of the world's most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys.
Led by Jameson, our brands are driving the success of Irish whiskey globally.
Jameson is the world's fastest-growing Irish whiskey, achieving +10% net sales growth globally in FY23.
Our brands are exported to 130+ markets around the world
.Irish Distillers was formed in 1966, when a merger took place between John Power & Son, John Jameson & Son, and Cork Distilleries Company.
In 1988 Irish Distillers joined Pernod Ricard, gaining access to unprecedented levels of investment and an extensive global distribution network
.In 2022, we announced our ambition to significantly reduce carbon emissions across our distilling operations at Midleton Distillery in addition to our plans to invest in a new distillery on a site adjacent to our existing operations in Midleton.
We employ over 800 people across our operations in Cork and Dublin.
About the Company Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and wine industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand-building, and global distribution technologies.
Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes.
Our mission is to ensure the long-term development of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive, and responsible culture of authentic conviviality.
Pernod Ricard's consolidated sales amounted to € 12,137 million in fiscal year FY23. About the Role We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our high-performing Quality Team at Midleton Distillery.
This role plays a key part in ensuring the quality and consistency of raw materials, intermediates, final products, byproducts, and utilities, through laboratory analysis and continuous improvement initiativ
es.This is a hands-on, lab-based role ideal for someone with a strong eye for detail, who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, takes ownership of their work, and is driven by high standards in documentation and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities Conduct laboratory analysis in line with established procedures, across a range of production materials including cereals, intermediates, byproducts, spirits, water, utility and wastewater streams.Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are adhered to within the lab environment - prioritising Health & Safety at all times.Accurately record and trend test results & escalate and investigate non-conformances where applicable.Write, review, and update laboratory documentation and SOPs to ensure clarity and compliance.Calibration, troubleshooting, and validation/verification of instruments.Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment and liaise with external providers for servicing and calibration.Lead or support laboratory and plant investigations, providing data and insight to resolve issues and drive improvements.Write test reports and trend data.Prepare and present production KPI (Key Performance Indicator) reports.Participate in internal and external audits.Contribute to and support continuous improvement initiatives across the lab and production areas.Collaboration with other departments including Production, Health & Safety, Environmental, Training etc.,Skills and Key Attributes Skills: 3rd level qualification in Science /Food SciencePrevious relevant laboratory experience working in a laboratory within ISO/BRC/ GMP environment.
Ion chromatography an advantage.Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO22000/FSSC22000/BRC, and ISO14001 or equivalent standardsExcellent scientific knowledgeExcellent analytical skillsGood IT skillsExperience working with laboratory and quality software including LIMs and advantageExperience in writing reports and trending of dataGood organisational skills required to work in a fast-paced production laboratoryProactive approach to Health & Safety and QualityA strong aptitude for managing documentation, with a focus on regulatory compliance and continuous audit readinessKey Attributes: We are seeking someone who is:
A self-starter with the confidence to take initiative and work independently.Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple tasks and priorities at once.Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high-quality standards.Naturally curious, with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally.Disciplined and detail-driven in documenting procedures, results, and investigations to the highest quality standards.A team player with a positive, hardworking attitude and excellent communication skills.Flexible and adaptable to support shift-based work, including weekends and evenings.Working Hours Flexibility is required: this role operates across a rotating shift pattern, which includes evening and weekend work.Typical shift times include: 07:00–15:30 (as required), 08:00–16:30, and 11:00–19:30.LIFE AT IRISH DISTILLERS At Irish Distillers, we live and love whiskey.
Our shared spirit is guided by our values because we believe special things happen when Real, Remarkable and Responsible people come together.
We're proud to be part of the Irish Distillers and Pernod Ricard family, and the magic moments we create through our brands.Our culture is a blend of curiosity and craic, where everyone can be the author of their own verse.
Our enthusiasm for what we do is infectious.
The spirit we share gives us purpose and makes life at Irish Distillers special.
And what's life without a little spirit?
WHAT WE OFFER We understand our people are our special ingredient.
We treat our employees with respect and offer an environment that is engaging, supportive and collaborative.
We understand that employees require different supports at different stages of their working lives and our benefits, perks and programmes look to support your employee journey.
We want to make you feel recognised and valued for your contribution to our share
Some of offerings include;
Profit share; - An annual profit share scheme to reward your contribution to the company's success.
Product allowance; an annual allowance to spend on our portfolio of products and merchandise, for you to enjoy responsibly.
People Development: We enable continuous development for our people at every stage of their careers through our people development, online learning, and leadership training programmes.
Family leave: fully paid maternity, parent and paternity leave, allowing you spend precious time with your new family member
Parental Support: Our 'Reconnect' programme includes access to a workplace parenting coach, a phased return to work and a supportive environment for new parents
Health & Wellbeing; Our Wellbeing Programme "THRIVE" supports employees across the three main pillars: Life, Body and Mind
Charity Days: up to 2 days paid leave every year to volunteer at a charity of their choice
Like a well-blended whiskey, we believe that diverse perspectives make us better and we welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, orientations, and differences to create together the spirit that makes us great. To learn more about our careers, go to our careers page >
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