Work Environment
This occupation is typically found in the following Career Sector(s):
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Most commonly reported Work Activities
- Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Handling and Moving Objects Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorising, estimating, recognising differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analysing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Training and Teaching Others Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information Estimating sises, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Working Life
Bottling operatives operate bottling machinery on a production line. The machinery washes and sterilises the bottles, then fills, labels and packages them. Bottles may be glass, or of another material such as plastic.
The operative makes sure their piece of machinery is set up properly and constantly supplied with raw materials. They also do routine maintenance and manual cleaning routines. They report any complex technical problems to full-time maintenance staff. They are responsible for organising regular servicing of their machinery.
Operatives may also carry and load bottles to and from lorries.
Most commonly reported Work Tasks
- Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met.
- Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
- Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
- Seal containers or materials, using glues, fasteners, nails, and hand tools.
- Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools.
- Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders, using hand tools.
- Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools.
- Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.
- Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing them on moving equipment, such as conveyors, or in specified areas, such as loading docks.
- Place or pour products or materials into containers, using hand tools and equipment, or fill containers from spouts or chutes.
Further Information
- Bottler- from: N.C.S. [UK]
Qualities - Bottling Worker
You will need some mechanical understanding to work with machinery. You need to be good with your hands and have an awareness of health and safety, especially as some of the chemicals used in bottle washing can be dangerous.
You will need to be reasonably physically fit as there may be some heavy lifting involved. You may also have to stand for long periods of time at machines. You need to be able to take direction from others.
Operatives working in food or drink production need to be aware of hygiene. The ability to work well in a team is also important.
Interests - Bottling Worker
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Entry / Progression - Bottling Worker
It is usual to enter this work directly and be trained on-the-job by experienced workers.
Some employers provide health & safety or first aid training to new employees, but some employers require that you have completed such training prior to employment.
Key Skills Certs that may be required are: manual handling and SafePass.
These courses may be available at low or no cost in FET centres nationwide. You can search for these key skills certs, just add the key word via Search our FET CourseFinder
Sample Education and Training Pathways
A number of courses are available throughout the country that focus on learning and skills that may be useful for this career. The examples and links below may guide you in your research.
Further Education (FET)
Further Education & Training (FET) Courses are delivered by local ETBs, ranging in duration from several weeks up to 20 months. Courses are designed to meet the labour market needs and often include a large element of work experience.
Example search terms include: engineering operations, technology, manufacturing, production.
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PLC Courses (FET)
PLC courses are full-time courses, one or two years duration, with awards at Level 5 and 6 on the NFQ. They are offered nationally in Schools and Colleges of Further Education.
Example search terms include: engineering, manufacturing, energy.
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Apprenticeships:
Apprenticeships are structured work-based training programs that combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction. They run from 2 – 4 years and are open to individuals of all ages, including school leavers, those seeking a career change, and existing employees who wish to upskill.
Examples: Engineering, Manufacturing, Energy.
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Pay & Salary - Bottling Worker
Salary Range (thousands per year)* €26k - €38k
Salaries vary by employer, location, duties, role, shift pattern and experience.
Data Source(s):
Morgan Mckinley/Excel/ Indeed
Last Updated: January, 2024
Labour Market Updates - Bottling Worker
Note: The following information relates to occupations that include: Food, drink and tobacco process operatives.
This information has been derived from the Solas National Skills Bulletin (2024).
Despite some growth since 2022, the employment growth rate was below average for this occupation. The share of non-Irish citizens in this occupation continues to grow, reaching 44% in quarter 4 2023. Employment permits issued related primarily to meat processing operatives and these roles were also mentioned in the Recruitment Agency Survey. The high volume of vacancies for meat processing operatives advertised through DSP Jobs Ireland may relate in part at least to notification obligations for the employment permit system.
Skills for Growth data identified issues with recruiting food processing operatives and process technicians to operate high tech machinery (with Leaving Cert or NFQ 6 level of education). Issues with recruitment for meat processing operatives are likely to persist due to the perceived attractiveness of the job, although targets to reduce agricultural carbon emissions may see demand for this occupation curtailed in future years.
Useful Contacts - Bottling Worker
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Enterprise Ireland
- The Plaza, East Point Business Park, Dublin 3
- (01) 727 2000
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Irish Manufacturing research
- Irish Manufacturing Research Unit A, Aerodrome Business Park Rathcoole, Co. Dublin D24 WCO4
- (0) 1 5675000
- [email protected]
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