Equipment and Facilities Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Equipment and Facilities Engineer

Company: The Artisanal Spirits Company

Location: Masterton Bond

Reporting to: Head of Supply Chain and Operations

Purpose of the role: This role is for an experienced multi-skilled engineer to join the team  individual will be responsible for all technical aspects within the site. They will be required to maintain the bottling line and spirit processing equipment, carry out repairs and regular inspections of all operational equipment. This role also includes responsibility for the general maintenance of the facility, applying personal knowledge and expert guidance through contracted resources where required.

This role will drive continuous improvement in our processes and ways of working.

• The efficient and safe operation of all site assets, this covers preventative maintenance and reactive repairs for the bottling line and spirit processing equipment
• Resolve breakdowns quickly and efficiently using the available resources.
• Actively identify and implement plans to reduce lost time due to changeovers/breakdowns.
• Proactively review all equipment and plan maintenance accordingly.
• Follow good documentation practices to ensure accurate, up to date records for all work.
• Drive line performance routines
• Identify CAPEX replacement and upgrade plans and support execution of these.
• Support in NPD and Packaging developments for assisting these to run on the line.
• Support, develop and coach the team to enable high performance.
• Responsible for facilities management, including relationship management of key contractors for:
  Water/Plumbing;
  Electricity – supply & PAT testing;
  Cleaning – grounds and facility etc;
  Lift
• Responsible for maintaining asset register including preventative maintenance programme & record keeping using a CMMS system.

• Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification. (NVQ/City and guilds level 3 or equivalent)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
• Proven experience within a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment
• Experience with contract and supplier management
• Planning and organisational skills
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• AHU and plant process experience (Desirable)

Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others. Adapts to the team and builds team spirit. Recognises and rewards the contribution of others. Listen, consults others and communicates proactively. Supports and cares for others. Develops and openly communicates self-insight.

Adapts to changing circumstances. Accepts new ideas and change initiatives. Adapts interpersonal style to suit different people or situations. Shows respect and sensitivity towards cultural and religious differences. Deals with ambiguity, making positive use of the opportunities it presents.

Sets clearly defined objectives. Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances. Manages time effectively. Identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks. Monitors performance against deadlines and milestones.

Focuses on internal and external customer needs and satisfaction. Sets high standards for quality and quantity. Monitors and maintains quality and productivity. Works in a systematic, methodical and an orderly way. Consistently achieves project goals.

ASC’s purpose is to captivate a global community of whisky adventurers, creating and selling outstanding, limited-edition whiskies and experiences around the world with an ambition to create a high quality, highly profitable and cash generative, premium global business.

Based in Edinburgh, ASC owns The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), Single Cask Nation (SCN) and J.G. Thomson (JGT). Owning over 18,000 casks primarily comprising Single Malt Scotch Whisky, ASC’s stock includes outstanding whisky (and other spirits) from 150 different distilleries across 20 countries which is sold to members both as individual bottles and whole casks.

With an established global presence in some 30 countries, SMWS operates a direct-to-consumer model (90% of revenue) primarily through e-commerce, in addition to four member rooms in the UK. SMWS provides members with inspiring experiences, content and exclusive access to a vast and unique range of outstanding, expertly curated Scotch malt and other whiskies.

In January 2024, ASC acquired SCN which sources, curates and bottles single-cask whiskies and other spirits selling both online and via traditional retail channels to its following of over 10,000 whisky enthusiasts in the USA. SCN also retails to key international whisky markets around the world.

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