Senior Operator – Warehouse

February 18, 2024

Job Description

Job title: Senior Operator – Warehouse

Company: Whyte & Mackay

Job description: Job Title: Senior Operator – Warehouse

Function: Distilling

Location: Invergordon Distillery, Cottage Brae, Invergordon, IV18 0HP.

Contract: Permanent / Full Time – 38 hpw

Date vacancy will close: 16th February 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 , , and . 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 Senior Operator – Warehouse is responsible for working alongside other Senior Warehouse operators in supporting the Team lead to ensure the highest standards are maintained in our busy work environment. Setting an example for the Team working with positivity and purpose at all times.

  • Provide motivation and direction to the team by encouraging and supporting the achievement of goals through coaching, feedback, recognition and role model the right behaviors aligned to our values.
  • Communicate with Warehouse Team Leader regarding operations as and when required.
  • Responsible for ensuring all Health and Safety standards are maintained within the squad and on site including machinery operation complying with relevant company polices.
  • Responsible for all paperwork relating to picking of casks and disgorging of casks in warehouse operations including tally sheets.

Skills and experience that will help you be a success:

For this role we’re looking for:

  • Demonstrable previous experience within a warehouse environment.
  • Driving License preferred.
  • Fork Lift Truck Experience preferred.
  • Onsite HGV license preferred.

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.

Now is a great time to join the Whyte and Mackay Community!

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 Careers@WhyteandMackay.com and we’ll do what we can to support.

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.

Expected salary:

Location: Invergordon, Highland

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