Job Title:  Drain & Fill Operator x 2

Function: Distilling - Maturation

Location: Invergordon Distillery, Invergordon

Job Level: (Internal Reference Only) 2

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. 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 675 colleagues, reaching across 17 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:

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:

For this role we're looking for:

• 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 Rewards & Benefits page has further information.

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.

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.