Bottling Operative – Permanent

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• Camptown, Jedburgh
• Posted on 15 October 2026
• 28500 USD / Year
• Job Ref: 129/01324
• Salary: £28,500.00 per year

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Driver Hire/dh Borders are looking to recruit a full time bottling operator on behalf of a new exciting distillery opening South of Jedburgh. As a Bottling Operator you will be responsible for operating designated bottling machinery, working together within a team environment to ensure that production targets are met. Full training will be given.

The role will consist of the following responsibilities:

• To efficiently and effectively carry out the day-to-day requirements on the bottling line which include bottle feeding, packing and palletising.
• Quality control as per the standards set by the company.
• Ensure that housekeeping and hygiene is kept to a high standard.
• Undertake line product changeovers.
• Problem solving to ensure that line stoppages and breakdowns are kept to an acceptable limit.
• Taking a planning ahead approach to ensure that dry goods are coordinated and replenished each day.
• Ensure delivery and collection of dry and finished goods is completed in an acceptable time.
• Follow the instructions and guidance of the production supervisor.
• Accurately record data from downtime to bottling output and reworks.
• Driving performance to ensure both continuous improvement and meeting set KPIs.

The ideal candidate:

• Must have production operator experience, bottling line experience preferred
• Must have minimum 1 year practical mechanical engineering or similar experience
• Must be highly motivated with a can-do attitude
• Should have an understanding of basic operational procedures and Health and safety requirements in a production setting
• Can work well in a team
• Be able to show initiative and forward thinking
• Be able to handle a fast-paced setting to ensure bottling line efficiency
• Can carry out manually intensive tasks.
• Have great attention to detail.
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must have the ability to multitask.

The role will cover a 40 hour 5 day working week with an 8 hour shift, within 7am till 7pm Monday-Friday. Flexibility is required.

Due to the location of the site applicants must drive as there is no bus route nearby.

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