Cask Handling Operator

Whyte & Mackay; Invergordon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Competitive pension

Product allowance

35 days annual leave

Enhanced family policies

Bonus package

Job summary

Whyte & Mackay in Invergordon Distillery is recruiting Cask Handling Operators to join our team on-site. This full-time/permanent role runs Mon-Thu 08:00–16:30 and Fri 08:00–14:00, totaling 38 hours per week.

The successful candidates will work under the Senior Cask Handling Operator to ensure standards are met. You will load/unload trailers and containers, move and handle casks around site, and support Cooperage and Filling Store operations.

Qualifications

• Cask Handling Operator will support cask handling activities to high standards.
• Maintain H&S standards at all times.
• Load/unload trailers, TLVs, DDVs and shipping containers.
• Assist Cooperage and Filling Store operations as required.

Responsibilities

• Loading/Unloading of trailers.
• Loading and unloading of TLV’s, DDV’s and shipping containers.
• Cask movements around site.
• Cask Handling.
• Support of Cooperage and Filling Store operations as required.
• Responsible in supporting the Filling Store Co-ordinator with any documentation tasks as required

Skills

Driving Licence

FLT Experience

HGV Experience

Cask handling/Warehouse

Multitask/Prioritise

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title:

Cask Handling Operator x 2

Function:

Distilling

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:

Date vacancy will close:

Friday 25th September 2026. Where we receive high numbers of applications we may close vacancies early.

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:

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.
• Loading and unloading of TLV’s, DDV’s and shipping containers.
• Cask movements around site.
• Cask Handling.
• Support of Cooperage and Filling Store operations as required.
• 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).
• Previous Cask handling/Warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.

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:

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 [e-mail] and we'll do what we can to support.