Technical Distillers are in charge of the entire distillation process of a variety of spirits. In small sites this involves more hands on work, whilst in large sites many functions are automated.
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The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
The starting salaries for technical distillers are in the range £18,000 to £24,000 a year. With experience this can rise to £35,000 a year. A master distiller can earn up to around £60,000 a year or more.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Food and Drink Federation Scotland
Tel: 0131 229 9415
E-mail:
info@fdfscotland.org.uk
Website:
http://www.fdfscotland.org.uk
Twitter:
@Foodanddrinkfed
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/foodanddrinkfed/
Institute of Brewing and Distilling
Tel: 020 7499 8144
Website:
http://www.ibd.org.uk
Twitter:
@IBDHQ
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/IBDHQ
National Skills Academy for Food and Drink
Tel: 0845 644 0558
E-mail:
info@nsafd.co.uk
Website:
http://nsafd.co.uk
Twitter:
@NSAFD
On 1st June 2015, Improve Ltd and NSAFD merged to become one company. The single entity is now known as The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink and is the Sector Skills Council for the food and drink manufacturing and processing industries.