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Meet the

Mackie Family

Mackie’s of Scotland today is the outcome of the effort and foresight of four generations of Mackie family and our wider family of staff. Today the three family owners are brother and sisters, Mac, Karin and Kirstin who all work in the business.

The Mackie family has a five generation-old tradition of first sons called ‘Maitland Mackie’

The Mackie family have been farming at Westertown since 1912.

The Mackie family has a five generation-old tradition of first sons called Maitland Mackie and so far, each Maitland has demonstrated an entrepreneurial character and interest in innovation which has contributed to the development of the business in different ways over the years.

Doctor Maitland Mackie of North Ythsie, Tarves (1884-1975)
Bought Westertown farm

Sir Maitland (Mike) Mackie, Westertown (1912-1996)
Dairy and arable farming, first tractor in the area, began milk retail

Maitland Mackie CBE, Westertown (1937-2014)
Developed milk retail, investors in people accreditation

Maitland (Mac) Mackie, Managing Director
Wind power and renewable energy, growing ice cream sales world-wide

Maitland (Mike) Mackie, future career tbc!

Having fun at Mackie's

Our vision is for Mackie’s to be a global brand from the greenest company in Britain, created by people having fun.

 

Working at Mackie’s

Ice cream is a fun product and an indulgent treat – so we think we should aim to have fun making it. Mackie’s business owes its success to the people working here – a loyal, flexible and energetic workforce who work hard in many ways to keep us going, making ice cream and chocolate, to grow the business, adapt to change and meet the variety of challenges which occur daily.

We set ourselves some “Big Hairy Audacious Goals” (known as big hairies) along with smaller annual targets  – some of which are agreed “celebration points” so that their achievement is marked with a variety of staff gifts or activities. We are a Real National Living wage employer and also share a performance related bonus. 

Vacancies are advertised and shared on our Facebook page. Speculative applications with CV are welcome at mackies@mackies.co.uk

THE MOST IMPORTANT INGREDIENT

Our incredible 87 strong team are the most important ingredient behind any success in our business; they keep us going every day and make it possible for us to be creative, to adapt, improve and grow – and meet whatever challenge comes along next!

Kevin is our Chief Engineer / Service Manager, and (luckily for us) he seems to understand how any machine works. He’s been a key part of bringing in new technology like the moulding machines and installing the new ammonia refrigeration plant.
6 Engineers
330 milking cows
We no longer name all the cows – but they do all have their own passports.
7 Chocolate, sauce & compote
Mackie’s dedication wall is for those who have been here for 20 years or more. Kay, our ice cream dairy Quality Manager, is one of 15 current staff on the wall. She ensures we make our ice cream in a safe environment.
10 Making tubs
Lesley is our longest serving staff member and has worked in the office, farm and ice cream dairy – quite an achievement for someone so young! She has enjoyed seeing many changes, from hens, pigs and milk delivery to ice cream, chocolate and robots!
2 Storemen
2 New product development
29 Ice cream makers
Husband and wife, Graham and Morag both work in the ice cream dairy. They’re just one of over a dozen family groups working here.
2 Fulltime making honeycomb
Heather looks after the calves and youngstock, she is one of the team of 5 looking after all the cows – and she always has a few favourites in the herd.