Posted 27 June, 2026
2nd Relief Production Operator
Carbery
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 479238208
Company Overview
Carbery Group is dedicated to enriching lives. How do we do this? Owned by the farmers of West Cork, we are a global business with deep local roots. Our mission is to deliver lasting value to our farmer shareholders while making positive impact on our customers, employees, suppliers, partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to doing this by creating healthier, tastier, and more sustainable food and ingredient solutions.
With customers in over 50 countries, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, our open mindset and ability to be a good partner. We prioritise our customers' needs, while also valuing our planet and fostering a thriving, people-first environment.
Your Role in Carbery's Success
Cover holidays and absence as required in Fermentation & Distillation • Fermentation outline duties; • Permeate Cooling and additions • Vessel preparation including programmed CIP wash • Vessel filling • Checking Parameters (ongoing checks) • Vessel settling, Yeast Transfer and emptying • Preparation of Yeast Propagation vessels • Operation of Yeast centrifuges and sedicanter • Operation of RO (Reverse Osmosis) and ROP (Reverse Osmosis Polisher) plants • Record keeping of all activities • General cleaning • Other duties • Distillation outline duties: • Start up, running, shut down and CIP of the Distillation plant producing feints for storage or further processing. • Start up, running and shut down of the Rectifier producing 96% ethanol. • Start up running and shutdown of Anhydrous Plant producing 99.9% ethanol. • Load/unload tankers for customers. • Diagnose issues with Plant and take remedial actions to rectify these issues. • Carry out maintenance and other tasks as required. • Monitor Cooling Tower operations and dosing. • Attend and contribute to the relevant meetings. • Optimisation of alcohol quality and yield. • Minimise impurities in products. • Responsible for record keeping of all activities, cleaning and of any abnormal occurrence on a days' production. • The daily sampling of product and the testing in Lab as appropriate. • General cleaning
Perform any other duties when requested. This role will involve shift work when covering holidays and absence. Flexibility will be required as shift cover may be required on occasions with short notic
How You Will Contribute
Cover holidays and absence as required in Fermentation & Distillation • Fermentation outline duties; • Permeate Cooling and additions • Vessel preparation including programmed CIP wash • Vessel filling • Checking Parameters (ongoing checks) • Vessel settling, Yeast Transfer and emptying • Preparation of Yeast Propagation vessels • Operation of Yeast centrifuges and sedicanter • Operation of RO (Reverse Osmosis) and ROP (Reverse Osmosis Polisher) plants • Record keeping of all activities • General cleaning • Other duties • Distillation outline duties: • Start up, running, shut down and CIP of the Distillation plant producing feints for storage or further processing. • Start up, running and shut down of the Rectifier producing 96% ethanol. • Start up running and shutdown of Anhydrous Plant producing 99.9% ethanol. • Load/unload tankers for customers. • Diagnose issues with Plant and take remedial actions to rectify these issues. • Carry out maintenance and other tasks as required. • Monitor Cooling Tower operations and dosing. • Attend and contribute to the relevant meetings. • Optimisation of alcohol quality and yield. • Minimise impurities in products. • Responsible for record keeping of all activities, cleaning and of any abnormal occurrence on a days' production. • The daily sampling of product and the testing in Lab as appropriate. • General cleaning
Perform any other duties when requested. This role will involve shift work when covering holidays and absence. Flexibility will be required as shift cover may be required on occasions with short notic
Our Commitment to our People
We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.
We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.
Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.
Carbery Group is dedicated to enriching lives. How do we do this? Owned by the farmers of West Cork, we are a global business with deep local roots. Our mission is to deliver lasting value to our farmer shareholders while making positive impact on our customers, employees, suppliers, partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to doing this by creating healthier, tastier, and more sustainable food and ingredient solutions.
With customers in over 50 countries, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, our open mindset and ability to be a good partner. We prioritise our customers' needs, while also valuing our planet and fostering a thriving, people-first environment.
Your Role in Carbery's Success
Cover holidays and absence as required in Fermentation & Distillation • Fermentation outline duties; • Permeate Cooling and additions • Vessel preparation including programmed CIP wash • Vessel filling • Checking Parameters (ongoing checks) • Vessel settling, Yeast Transfer and emptying • Preparation of Yeast Propagation vessels • Operation of Yeast centrifuges and sedicanter • Operation of RO (Reverse Osmosis) and ROP (Reverse Osmosis Polisher) plants • Record keeping of all activities • General cleaning • Other duties • Distillation outline duties: • Start up, running, shut down and CIP of the Distillation plant producing feints for storage or further processing. • Start up, running and shut down of the Rectifier producing 96% ethanol. • Start up running and shutdown of Anhydrous Plant producing 99.9% ethanol. • Load/unload tankers for customers. • Diagnose issues with Plant and take remedial actions to rectify these issues. • Carry out maintenance and other tasks as required. • Monitor Cooling Tower operations and dosing. • Attend and contribute to the relevant meetings. • Optimisation of alcohol quality and yield. • Minimise impurities in products. • Responsible for record keeping of all activities, cleaning and of any abnormal occurrence on a days' production. • The daily sampling of product and the testing in Lab as appropriate. • General cleaning
Perform any other duties when requested. This role will involve shift work when covering holidays and absence. Flexibility will be required as shift cover may be required on occasions with short notic
How You Will Contribute
Cover holidays and absence as required in Fermentation & Distillation • Fermentation outline duties; • Permeate Cooling and additions • Vessel preparation including programmed CIP wash • Vessel filling • Checking Parameters (ongoing checks) • Vessel settling, Yeast Transfer and emptying • Preparation of Yeast Propagation vessels • Operation of Yeast centrifuges and sedicanter • Operation of RO (Reverse Osmosis) and ROP (Reverse Osmosis Polisher) plants • Record keeping of all activities • General cleaning • Other duties • Distillation outline duties: • Start up, running, shut down and CIP of the Distillation plant producing feints for storage or further processing. • Start up, running and shut down of the Rectifier producing 96% ethanol. • Start up running and shutdown of Anhydrous Plant producing 99.9% ethanol. • Load/unload tankers for customers. • Diagnose issues with Plant and take remedial actions to rectify these issues. • Carry out maintenance and other tasks as required. • Monitor Cooling Tower operations and dosing. • Attend and contribute to the relevant meetings. • Optimisation of alcohol quality and yield. • Minimise impurities in products. • Responsible for record keeping of all activities, cleaning and of any abnormal occurrence on a days' production. • The daily sampling of product and the testing in Lab as appropriate. • General cleaning
Perform any other duties when requested. This role will involve shift work when covering holidays and absence. Flexibility will be required as shift cover may be required on occasions with short notic
Our Commitment to our People
We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.
We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.
Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.
