Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Function: Commercial

Location: Invergordon Distillery, Invergordon

Job Level: (Internal Reference Only) 4

Contract: Full Time / Permanent - Onsite - Monday to Thursday, 08:00am – 4:30pm & Friday, 08:00 – 14:00 (38 hours p/w).

Role Reports to: Team Leader - Engineering

Date vacancy will close: Friday 27th November 2027. 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:

The Maintenance Technician is required to create, action, monitor and feedback the distilling maintenance programme and respond to plant breakdown situations. This may include Invergordon, Tamnavulin, Fettercairn and Dalmore Distilleries in addition to all aspects of Invergordon Engineering.

Use of our Computerised Maintenance Management System help create, action, monitor and feedback on all maintenance tasks.

To work with operators to aid distillation, filling, blending and storage of spirit which complies with Company, HMRC, HSE and customer requirements. To do all tasks within competence and training.

Health and Safety

• Contributing to the companies positive Health & Safety culture

• Comply with all Health and Safety requirements

• Work with and develop Standard Operating Procedures

• Work with and develop the Permit to Work System and procedures

Planned Preventative Maintenance

• Take ownership of and complete planned preventative maintenance tasks

• Identify changes and improvements to planned preventative maintenance tasks

• Identify new Planned Preventative Maintenance tasks

• Maintain CMMS records relating to PPMs

Reactive Maintenance

• Select and prioritise reactive maintenance tasks

• Respond to and resolve breakdowns and issues

• Maintain CMMS records relating to reactive maintenance

• Analyse breakdowns to identify root cause and rectify issues

Stores

• Assist stores team with selection and specifying spares holdings

• Maintain asset records and spare inventory

• Assist stores team with procurement of non-stock parts

Production & Project

• Maintain plant operation and efficiency

• Assist with minor and CAPEX projects

• Carry out regular plant inspections

• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment

Skills and experience that will help you be a success:

For this role we're looking for:

• SVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

• Full Driving License

• Industrial plant experience

• IOSH working safely or similar

• Experience in process operations an advantage

• Experience with PLC-SCADA and DCS systems an advantage

• Compex Certificate EX01 - 06 desirable

• Possess good working knowledge and practice in all technical trades on site

• Knowledge of pumps, valves, hydraulics, instruments and electrical equipment

• Knowledge of engineering legislation such as ATEX regulations, PSSR, LOLER, etc…

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.