Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description:

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician
Location: Midleton, Cork
Contract: Permanent

About Pernod Ricard
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 Whisk(e)y, 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 Us
Irish Distillers, a Pernod Ricard company, is a producer of some of the world's most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys and Ireland's leading supplier of spirits. Irish Distillers is part of Pernod Ricard's Aged Spirits and Champagne business, a division which brings together an exceptional and prestigious portfolio of whisk(e)y, cognac and champagne brands. Led by Jameson, our Irish whiskeys are driving the success of the category globally. Jameson, crafted for smoothness at the Midleton Distillery, is the world's bestselling Irish whiskey, a top 3 international whiskey brand and a top 10 international spirits brand*. Our Midleton Distillery whiskeys are exported to 130+ markets around the world. We employ over 800 people across our operations in Cork, Dublin and Northern Ireland.
The Role
We are hiring a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Quality team at Midleton Distillery. This position supports the delivery of consistent product quality through laboratory analysis, data reporting, and continuous improvement activities.
This is a hands-on role within a laboratory environment, working closely with production and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities
* Conduct laboratory analysis across raw materials, intermediates, final products, utilities, and wastewater streams
* Record, trend, and analyse test results; escalate and investigate non-conformances
* Maintain and update laboratory documentation and standard operating procedures
* Perform calibration, troubleshooting, and verification of laboratory equipment
* Maintain laboratory supplies and coordinate servicing with external providers
* Support investigations by providing data insights to resolve quality issues
* Prepare reports and contribute to production KPI tracking
* Participate in internal and external audits
* Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory and production areas
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Health & Safety, Environmental and Maintenance

Essential Criteria
* Third-level qualification in Science, Food Science, or related discipline
* Previous laboratory experience in a regulated environment (e.g. ISO, BRC, GMP)
* Knowledge of quality and food safety standards (e.g. ISO9001, ISO22000/FSSC22000, BRC, ISO14001 or equivalent)
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Experience with laboratory systems (e.g. LIMS, SAP)
* Ability to accurately record, analyse, and report data
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
* Good IT skills

Desirable Criteria
* Experience in assay validation, calibration, or troubleshooting of instruments
* Experience preparing KPI reports or trend analysis
* Experience contributing to audits or compliance processes
* Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives

Key Behaviours
* Works independently and demonstrates initiative
* Maintains attention to detail and high-quality standards
* Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively with others
* Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in a production environment
* Takes a structured and compliant approach to documentation

Working Pattern
This role operates on a rotating shift schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Typical shift patterns include:
* 07:00 - 15:30
* 08:00 - 16:30
* 11:00 - 19:30

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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Job Posting End Date:

2026-06-21