Inspection Operative (Days)

About the company

West Cork Distillers was established in 2003 by John O'Connell, Denis McCarthy and Ger McCarthy. The business has grown to around 200 employees across its distillery in Skibbereen, County Cork and its Waterford operation, Donohoe Drinks. The organisation is driven by entrepreneurial spirit and a strong focus on the craft and science of whiskey and spirits production.

The company is known for its innovative methods and for maturing, distilling and bottling some of the best craft Irish whiskey available internationally.

Role overview

West Cork Distillers is hiring an Inspection Operative to join its team in Skibbereen. This position sits within a new business area and is responsible for checking products visually on the production line to help maintain quality and product integrity.

Fluent English is essential, as the role requires full understanding and compliance with health and safety procedures.

Pay and working hours

The base pay is €14.15 per hour, with a 20% shift allowance bringing the total hourly rate to €16.98.

Working schedule: Monday to Thursday, from 6:00am to 6:00pm.

Key duties

• Check items on the conveyor for defects, contamination, or damage and remove anything that does not meet standards.
• Unload product cases from containers carefully, stacking and handling them correctly to avoid breakage or other damage.
• Place product cases onto the conveyor and take them off again at the end of the line.
• Apply company quality standards and raise repeated issues or product non-conformities with the supervisor without delay.
• Maintain a tidy, hazard-free inspection and conveyor area that remains ready for audit at all times.
• Follow all site safety rules, including proper PPE use and correct manual handling practices.
• Work with colleagues and supervisors to keep the line running smoothly and help achieve production targets.

Required profile

• Ability to perform manual handling tasks and remain standing for long periods in a busy, fast-moving environment.
• Good attention to detail and strong visual awareness for spotting product issues quickly and accurately.
• Prior experience in a production, warehouse, or food manufacturing setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Shift allowance
• Pension
• Health insurance
• Additional annual leave increases with years of service
• Free lunch on Thursdays
• Company social events
• Employee wellness events
• Employee assistance programme
• On-site parking
• On-site kitchen facilities
• Bike to Work scheme

Additional information

This position is based at the company’s facility on Marsh Road, Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland.