At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in daily warehousing operations and handle palletised spirit with care.
- Company: Join Whyte and Mackay, a leading whisky brand with a global presence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonus, 35 days leave, and great product allowances.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and support throughout your career journey.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team in the exciting world of whisky production.
- Qualifications: UK driving licence required; forklift experience preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
Function: Distilling - Maturation
Location: Invergordon Distillery, Invergordon
Contract: Full Time / Permanent - Monday to Thursday, 08:00am - 4:30pm & Friday, 08:00 - 14:00 (38 hours p/w).
Role Reports to: Drain & Fill Team Leader
Date vacancy will close: 23rd August 2026.
Who we are: Born in Glasgow, made in Scotland and enjoyed around the world. Whyte and Mackay is home to a collection of multi-award-winning global whisky brands led by The Dalmore, Fettercairn, Jura and Tamnavulin. Our mission is to be a driving force in whisky, renowned for building brands that stand-out.
What the opportunity looks like:
- Assist with the efficient daily operation of Warehousing.
- Take responsibility over general duties in a safe and efficient manner.
- Work with care and attention to protect the integrity of company goods.
- Palletised FLT operations - operate both Diesel powered and Electric powered counterbalance fork trucks as per operator training and guidelines.
- Palletised stowing of new make spirit into warehouses as per control room instruction by means of Electric FLT.
- Palletised blend removal of mature spirit from warehouse as per control room instruction by means of electric FLT.
- Consolidation and or preparation for removal of palletised spirit in warehouse as per control room instruction by means of electric FLT.
- Carry out stowing in the warehouse.
- Removal of casks from Warehouses.
- Loading and unloading of TLV's.
- Cask movement of trailer.
- Drive VNA truck.
Skills and experience that will help you be a success:
- Current UK Driving Licence essential.
- Forklift truck experience preferable.
- HGV experience preferable.
- IOSH training or equivalent preferable.
- Bar code stock control and scanner systems experience preferable.
We believe that everyone has the potential for growth in our roles! You may feel you don't tick every box for this role, but if you believe you have relevant experiences that could help you succeed we'd much rather you apply rather than rule yourself out based on any self-limiting beliefs!
Why join us: We offer a competitive salary, bonus package, life assurance, competitive pension, excellent product allowance, 35 days annual leave, plus enhanced family friendly policies.
Our team read each and every application, therefore you'll hear back from us in due course. Candidate guidance on the use of AI in the application and screening process can be found on our career site. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process to help you be at your best then please contact us at HRTeam@whyteandmackay.com and we'll do what we can to support.
Drain & Fill Operator in Invergordon employer: Whyte and Mackay
Whyte and Mackay is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture at the Invergordon Distillery where teamwork and innovation thrive. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including 35 days of annual leave, and a commitment to employee growth, we empower our colleagues to reach their full potential while enjoying the unique experience of working in Scotland's renowned whisky industry.
