Bottling Operator

As a crucial element of Bacardi’s global operational footprint, our Glasgow Operations site (Westthorn) produces a range of premium whiskies and gin brands in support of Bacardi’s UK Supply Chain and to deliver to our customers and markets.

After a tailored training program, Bottling Line Operators become part of shift teams who work flexibly together to deliver the Westthorn production schedule for all of our customers.

Prioritising a safety‑first culture, you will operate bottling machinery and perform a range of related operational tasks to drive quality and maintain product standards, in an efficient and cost‑effective manner. You will also be encouraged to develop and continually improve our working practices and site performance.

You will work flexibly between tasks, including manual and machine operations, engaging in our team environment and supporting a positive and engaged culture – all to ensure that key production and site priorities and targets are delivered.

WHAT DOES A BOTTLING LINE OPERATOR DO?

• Operate Bottling Line Equipment and supporting activities once trained and signed off.
• Use all equipment, workstations and machinery efficiently and with compliance checks for Health, Safety & Environment, Asset Care, Hygiene & Equipment Maintenance as outlined in Company Policy.
• Achieve site, departmental and team goals, contributing to personal performance reviews.
• Support the Manufacturing Excellence / BOS systems of performance improvements – adopting a continuous improvement mindset to drive line and site performance.
• Perform line changeovers, minimising changeover losses using SMED techniques, recording and measuring times and improvements.
• Train designated colleagues and personnel using SOPs and best practice methods when required.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards using 5S principles and asset care processes; participate in 5S audits and improvements.
• Contribute to Planned Stop activities and tasks, ensuring required standards, timings and defects are logged.
• Own Centrelines, defects and breakdowns on equipment to ensure process reliability and repeatability under BOS principles.
• Develop and maintain a safety‑conscious environment, identify hazards and risks and communicate them via the Nemo system.
• Engage fully in Bacardi Primo culture (the 3 F’s) and promote teamwork, belonging and collaboration.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days such as volunteer days.
• Retirement / Pension Plan
• Medical, Critical Illness and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best‑in‑class, family‑friendly and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements (depending on role, office or site location)
• Access to E‑learning platforms and career development programs
• Travel discounts for hotel and car rental
• And more!

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, and we promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization.

We are a brand‑led growth company with over 200 brands and labels, and we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package based on pay for performance, with incentives linked to company and individual performance.

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