Caretaker

At Irish Distillers, we live and love whiskey. But in our world, it’s the people who come first and it’s why we think of ourselves as a family. We are passionate about what we do. We have kept our tradition alive because we believe that Ireland produces the best whiskey in the world. There are over 600 hundred of us, all working together to share our passion and products with whiskey lovers the world over. Led by Jameson, the world’s best-known Irish whiskey, we export to over 130 markets and hit sales of 8 million cases in 2020.

We are seeking Caretaker to join our Visitor Centre team in Midleton, Co. Cork. Every day, our caretakers ensure Midleton Distillery Experience campus is open, presentable and maintained in first class condition for the benefit of our visitors, staff and Irish Distillers’ brands.

This is a fixed term contract, working 4 days per week including weekends. based at the Midleton Distillery Experience.

What's involved:

• Ensure the Campus is open, warm, lit and ready for business daily. Ensure all buildings systems are turned (on/off) and operating properly.
• Perform the daily tasks necessary welcome and host visitors.
• Manage the intake & storing of deliveries.
• Ensure stores are kept in a clean & tidy manner.
• Ensure the WC facilities are clean and presentable.
• Contribute to the security of the campus and its assets.
• Report defects in workplace equipment and property.
• Carry out minor repairs and perform DIY duties as necessary.
• Liaise with contractors (Maintenance, Electricians, Plumbers etc.)
• Manage waste disposal in an environmentally friendly fashion. Maintain the recycling area.
• Build a strong working relationship with campus colleagues including: Distillery, Archive, Academy, Cooperage, Micro Distillery and Tourist Office.
• Provide support to on-site projects.
• Work closely with the Retail & Bar teams to deliver stock to each area.
• Assist the team with events and special VIP visits.

Who we are looking for:

As a member of the Midleton Distillery Experience you will become an active member of the Visitor Centre team and share the responsibilities of operating a first-class visitor attraction.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A team player – must work effectively as part of a team, with a positive, can-do, attitude.
• Possess the initiative to work autonomously as required.
• A dedicated, reliable, punctual and trustworthy individual.
• Hard working and highly organised
• Familiar with, and skilled, in basic DIY tasks.
• Flexible
• An excellent communicator at all levels

Qualifications and experience:

• Minimum Leaving Certificate or Equivalent
• Manual Handling
• Forklift licence (not essential)
• A trade is desirable not essential