Job Introduction
Join the legacy of one of Scotland’s most iconic distillers and help shape the future of automation at our Dufftown site. At William Grant & Sons, we blend tradition with innovation and we’re looking for a skilled Automation Technician to ensure our systems run as smoothly as our spirits.
Main Responsibility
1. Managing the full automation network across the Dufftown site, including PLCs, servers, switches, and software systems
2. Performing diagnostic checks and troubleshooting across SCADA, IO, MCC panels, and more
3. Leading upgrades, bug fixes, and integration of new equipment into existing installations
4. Ensuring all software and hardware meet company standards and compliance requirements.
5. Planning and executing PLC and Automation CSD checks, backups, and system validations.
6. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and maintain robust control systems.
7. Developing and maintaining coding standards, change control processes, and remote access protocols.
8. Building a trusted network of approved system integrators and assessing their competencies
9. Driving continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to strategic automation projects
10. Championing best practices and compliance with William Grant & Sons’ processes and standards
Our Ideal Candidate
11. Proven experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial automation hardware/software
12. Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
13. Familiarity with coding standards, software change management, and system architecture
14. Excellent communication and teamwork skills
15. A proactive mindset and a commitment to continuous learning and development
Ready to engineer the future of whisky? Apply now and bring your expertise to a place where tradition meets technology.
What we can offer you
16. We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
17. Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
18. Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
19. Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
20. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
21. Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
22. Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
23. Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
24. Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1, per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
25. Learning resources to help you be your best self.