Join Our Team
Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in keeping things organised, and thrives in a busy outdoor environment? We're looking for a Cask Handler / Forklift Operator to join our team at Oakwood Cooperage in Airdrie.
This is a varied and physically active role where you'll play an important part in the safe handling, movement, and storage of whisky casks while supporting the day-to-day operations of our cooperage. Whether you're experienced in logistics, warehousing, or manual handling—or you're looking to develop your skills in a unique industry—we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Cask Handler / Forklift Operator, your responsibilities will include:
- Loading and unloading whisky casks and equipment for transport and deliveries.
- Safely moving casks around the site using telehandler or forklift equipment (where qualified).
- Accurately counting, identifying, and recording cask stock.
- Preparing casks for dispatch and receiving incoming deliveries.
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe yard and workshop environment.
- Organising sheds, stock areas, pallets, and storage locations.
- Emptying skips and dust extraction bags as required.
- Updating visual stock boards to ensure accurate operational information.
- Carrying out general housekeeping and site maintenance duties.
- Using hand tools and equipment safely to support cooperage operations.
- Following all health and safety procedures and wearing the appropriate PPE.
- Working closely with colleagues while also being able to complete tasks independently.
- Refuelling and safely operating forklifts where appropriately trained and authorised.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual work throughout the day.
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Safety-conscious with a strong understanding of safe working practices.
- Reliable, hardworking, and willing to take ownership of tasks.
- Organised with good attention to detail and strong numeracy skills.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
- A good communicator who can follow instructions accurately.
Desirable Experience
- Forklift licence or previous forklift operating experience.
- Experience within a cooperage, warehouse, manufacturing, transport, or logistics environment.
- Experience handling stock, materials, or heavy goods.
Why Join Us?
At Oakwood Cooperage, you'll become part of a skilled team supporting one of Scotland's most iconic industries. We offer a supportive working environment where safety, teamwork, and quality are at the heart of everything we do.
If you're looking for a rewarding, hands-on role with opportunities to develop your skills and build a long-term career, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of our team.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
Airdrie, ML6 8AG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rates - negotiable at interview based on experience.
- Previous experience preferred.
- Training provided to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Company pension
- On-site parking
If you are a hardworking individual who is eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our team as a Cask Handler / Forklift Operator!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm
Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Airdrie ML6 8AG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
