Career opportunities
WHY WORK FOR GORDON & MACPHAIL?
From it's humble beginnings as a retailer, Gordon and MacPhail has grown to become a diverse and dynamic company with a number of different business interests. Today, Gordon & MacPhail, a fourth-generation family-owned premium spirits company based in Elgin, Scotland. Renowned as a Scotch whisky maturation expert, the business also owns Scotch whisky distillery, Benromach Distillery, on the outskirts of Forres, and The Cairn Distillery near Grantown-on-Spey.
Scottish Gin brand, Red Door was added to the portfolio in 2018 and Gordon & MacPhail is the operator of a wholesale business in the United Kingdom selling premium Scotch whiskies and spirits. A high-quality retail outlet in Elgin, continues to serve locals and visitors alike, since 1895 when the business was established
The Cairn Distillery is nearing completion and will be the first new whisky distillery built in the Cairngorm National Park since its creation in 2003. Overlooking the River Spey towards the Cairngorms, The Cairn Distillery, will offer a selection of immersive visitor experiences, whisky tastings and carefully selected gifts. Visitors will also be able to eat @ The Gathering and experience the finest produce curated from throughout Scotland.
COMPANY VISION & VALUES
To deliver our Vision, to be a successful family owned business offering the finest selection of Scotch whiskies and premium spirits worldwide, we are guided by the following values:
BEING EXCEPTIONAL
We have an enviable reputation for quality of product and service. We are seen as expert/unique in our field. We are seen as an employer of choice.
TAKING RESPONSIBILITY
We bring our best to all we do and hold ourselves responsible for our results. We are trusted to deliver. We take the long-term view, respecting the foundations.
SENSE OF COMMUNITY
We value the quality of our relationships. We feel a loyalty to one another and our community. We are committed to sustainably growing the business for future generations.
BEING RESPECTFUL
We deal with our customers, colleagues, shareholders, suppliers and other stakeholders in a manner that is fair, considerate, transparent and consistent. We are proud to be a family business.
Bottling Line Coordinator
07/07/2021
George House, Boroughbriggs Road, Elgin
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Bottling Line Coordinator to join our Bottling Team. The successful candidate will support the Bottling Team Leader to ensure that production areas run efficiently. This role will focus on daily coordination and allocation of tasks within the team, ensuring that quality standards are adhered to.
The Cairn Visitor Food & Beverage Hosts
06/05/2022
The Cairn Distillery, Grantown on Spey
The Cairn Distillery is nearing completion and will be the first new whisky distillery built in the Cairngorm National Park since its creation in 2003. Overlooking the River Spey towards the Cairngorms, The Cairn Distillery, will offer a selection of immersive visitor experiences, whisky tastings and carefully selected gifts. Visitors will also be able to eat @ The Gathering and experience the finest produce curated from throughout Scotland. We are looking for Food & Beverage Hosts to work as part of a highly motivated team to ensure that customers have an enjoyable, positive, and memorable dining experience to complement and enhance their overall experience visiting our brand-new distillery, The Cairn.
Process Technician
17/06/2022
George House, Boroughbriggs Road, Elgin
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Process Technician. Reporting to the Process Technician Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for setting up the bottling line to ensure optimum production of high-quality luxury products and providing a comprehensive mechanical/engineering and maintenance service to the company. This role may be ideally suited to someone who is able to demonstrate technical know-how and who is willing to embark on a Modern Apprenticeship in Food & Drink – Production & Processing Skills, Level 2
Cask Warehouse Operator
02/08/2022
George House, Boroughbriggs Road, Elgin
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Cask Warehouse Operator based between George House, Elgin, and Benromach Distillery, Forres. This role will join the existing Cask Warehouse team to ensure all cask operations are carried out to the required standards, following established procedures and meeting performance KPI’s.
Duty Paid Administrator (Fixed Term)
03/08/2022
George House, Boroughbriggs Road, Elgin
We have an exciting opportunity for a Duty Paid Administrator to join our Warehousing team. This role will assist in the coordination and planning of the picking and despatch of both UK and International orders, ensuring their accuracy and within timelines.