A distillery worker carries out various tasks involved in the production process of a variety of spirits, such as malting, mashing and packaging. Depending on the size of the distillery, the different stages can be automated or done by hand.
There are many different spirits that are produced in a distillery, but the processes referred to below are for whisky production.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Starting pay is often based on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) or the National Living Wage (NLW).
As of 1 April 2021 the National Minimum Wage is £6.56 an hour for workers aged 18 to 20 and £8.36 an hour for workers aged 21 to 22. The National Living Wage is £8.91 for workers aged 23 and over. With experience and more responsibility this could rise up to around £10-£15 an hour.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
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.
Scotland Food and Drink
Tel: 0131 335 0940
Website:
http://www.foodanddrink.scot
Twitter:
@scotfooddrink
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/scotfooddrink
The Scotland Food and Drink website is managed by Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.