Cask Handling Operator
Job Title: Cask Handling Operator
Function: Distilling
Location: Invergordon Distillery, Invergordon, IV18 0HP
Job Level: (Internal Only) 2
Contract: Full Time / Permanent - Monday to Thursday, 08:00am – 4:30pm & Friday, 08:00 – 14:00 (38 hours p/w).
Date vacancy will close: Friday 27th September 2024. Where we receive high numbers of applications we may close vacancies early. If you think this is the right opportunity for you please don't delay in applying!
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. Enabled by our brilliant community of 700 colleagues, reaching across 16 countries and counting. We're led by our values, continuing to grow and invest and looking for great talent to join our brilliant community. Ready to hear more?
What the opportunity looks like:
The Cask Handling Operator is responsible for working alongside the Senior Cask Handling Operator in supporting all cask handling activities on site are carried out to the highest standards, H&S standards are to be maintained at all times in our busy working environment. Setting an example for the Team, working with drive, enthusiasm, and purpose at all times.
- Loading/Unloading of trailers.
- Cask movements around site.
- Palletising of Casks.
- Selecting and feeding suitable casks into the filling store.
- Responsible in supporting the Filling Store Co-ordinator with any documentation tasks as required.
Skills and experience that will help you be a success:
For this role we're looking for:
- Driving Licence preferred.
- FLT Experience preferred.
- HGV Experience preferred (class 1&2).
- Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
- Ability to multitask and prioritise workload
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 application process:
If you like what you’ve read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply before the closing date listed at the top of the advert.
Our team read each and every application, therefore you'll hear back from us in due course.
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.
- Department
- Distilling
- Locations
- Invergordon - Grain Distillery - West Gate
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Whyte & Mackay
We are award-winning whisky makers celebrating 175 years of heritage. We proudly produce exceptional whiskies at our five distilleries across Scotland that are celebrated worldwide.
Cask Handling Operator
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