Our Craft
Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the single malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal rum from the Dominican Republic, Wyoming Whiskey in the American Whiskey category and Valdespino sherry from Jerez in Spain. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin.Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive.
Our Blend of Benefits
Salary: £39,000- £49,000 37 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer daysSave for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeingExperience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop Embrace work-life harmony with 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a yearEmbrace Excellence
The Inspection Engineer is responsible for delivering the inspection programme, reporting, and recording of all plant and equipment within hazardous areas across distillation, spirit processing, and maturation facilities, in accordance with DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) and COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) requirements.
The role focuses on ensuring the integrity, compliance, and safe operation of safety-critical equipment associated with flammable spirits and vapours. This includes primary containment systems (e.g. stills, pipework, tanks), cask racking structures within bonded warehouses, control, prevention and mitigation systems, and electrical, control, and instrumentation assets used in hazardous areas.
The Inspection Engineer plays a key role in preventing loss of containment, reducing fire and explosion risks, and maintaining regulatory compliance across all whisky production, storage, and handling operations.
Make an Impact
Plan and deliver inspections of plant and equipment in hazardous (DSEAR/COMAH) areasInspect safety-critical assets, including ATEX equipment, containment systems, racking/structures, control/mitigation systems, and ECI equipmentEnsure compliance with legislation, standards (e.g. BS EN 60079), and company proceduresAssess warehouse racking and cask storage integrityProduce accurate reports, certifications, and maintain inspection/asset recordsIdentify defects or non-compliance and recommend corrective actionsSupport risk-based inspection (RBI) and asset integrity strategiesCollaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teamsSupport regulatory audits (e.g. HSE) and track completion of remedial actionsContribute to continuous improvement of inspection and safety processesKey accountabilities:
Deliver safe, compliant inspections in line with DSEAR and COMAHMaintain integrity and reliability of safety-critical assetsSupport the prevention of major accident hazards through effective inspection and reportingClosing Date: 30th June
Your Talent and Skills
HNC/HND in Engineering (Electrical bias, Mechanical, Materials, or related discipline)Compex 1 to 4, mechanical and dust.Experience in inspection, maintenance, or asset integrityKnowledge of industry regulations and safety requirementsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilityAttention to detailEffective communication and reporting skillsAbility to work independently and in teams This role may involve working at height, in confined spaces, and in environments with potential hazards. We welcome applications from individuals who can safely carry out these requirements, with reasonable adjustments considered where possible. Clean driving licence as travel to operational sites will be requiredWe’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.
A Place For Everyone
We’re proud of our inclusive culture – where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success.
Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start to inclusion allies and DE&I champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen.
