Laboratory Apprentice

Job Title: Quality Control Apprentice

Location: Midleton Distillery, County Cork

Contract: FTC

About Pernod Ricard’s Gold Brand Unit:

Pernod Ricard’s Gold Brand Unit is the Group’s Aged Spirits & Champagne division, bringing together the prestigious portfolios of Irish Distillers, Chivas Brothers, Martell Mumm Perrier‑Jouët and North American Distillers.

With a global team operating across over 40 sites, and brands spanning Irish, Scotch and American Whiskey, Cognac, Champagne and wine, the division unites exceptional craftsmanship and deep expertise across iconic terroirs in Ireland, Scotland, France and North America.

Its portfolio, rooted in heritage and provenance, embodies Pernod Ricard’s commitment to excellence from Premium to Ultra‑Prestige, delivering some of the world’s most celebrated and enduring spirits and champagnes.

About The Role:

Reporting to the QC Team Lead, the primary role of the QC Apprentice is to

provide support to the production plant by providing quality testing and delivery results to meet the plants’ needs.  The role will be based in the Quality and Environmental services laboratory, where duties will include analysis of raw materials used in the production process, testing of intermediate products, environmental and utilities analysis and testing of final product (spirits and animal feeds). In addition, the role involves projects for the implementation of new or improved testing methods and implementation of continuous improvement in the laboratory

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure all tasks and duties are carried out safely in accordance with the site health and safety policies
• Conducting laboratory analysis according to laboratory procedures and in accordance with Quality standards
• Writing test reports and trending of data where required
• Identifying and communication of incidents and non-conformances when laboratory analysis results and site procedures are not met
• Ensuring a high level of housekeeping and hygiene is maintained
• Write, review and update laboratory procedures and records in accordance with ISO standards
• Research and implementation of new / improved laboratory equipment and test methods
• Participating in process improvement projects and reporting of results 
• Implementation of continuous improvement in the laboratory
• Conducting laboratory analysis according to laboratory procedures and in accordance with Quality standards

Essential Skills Required:

• Excellent analytical skills, high level of attention to detail required
• Good organisational skills required to work in a fast-paced production laboratory
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Self-Starter, highly motivated

Working hours: 08:00 to 4:30 Monday to Thursday and 8:00 to 3:30 on Friday.

What we offer:

We understand our people are our special ingredient and at different points, employees require different supports at different stages of their working lives. Our benefits, perks and programmes look to support your employee journey. We want to make you feel recognised and valued for your contribution to our shared success. Some of offerings include;

• Profit share; - An annual profit share scheme to reward your contribution to the company’s success.
• Allowance; an annual allowance to spend on our portfolio of products and merchandise, for you to enjoy responsibly.
• People Development: We enable continuous development for our people at every stage of their careers through our people development, online learning, and leadership training programmes.
• Family leave: fully paid maternity, parent and paternity leave, allowing you spend precious time with your new family member
• Parental Support: Our ‘Reconnect’ programme includes access to a workplace parenting coach, a phased return to work and a supportive environment for new parents
• Health & Wellbeing; Our Wellbeing Programme “THRIVE” supports employees across the three main pillars: Life, Body and Mind
• Charity Days: up to 2 days paid leave every year to volunteer at a charity of their choice

At Irish Distillers, we know that great spirits are crafted by blending unique ingredients, and we believe the same is true for people. We actively  welcome individuals from all walks of life, and warmly welcome those with diverse religious backgrounds, ethnicities , members of the Irish Travelling community, genders, abilities, and identities. It’s the mix of our experiences, voices, and cultures that gives us our true character.”

Learn more about working with Irish Distillers, a Pernod Ricard Company – www.irishdistillers.ie/careers

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