2025 Graduate Engineering Apprenticeship
2025 Graduate Engineering Apprenticeship
Glasgow or Fife
First Year Base Pay £26,250 + Bonus + Pension + Shares + More Benefits!
Ever wondered what it's like to be part of a team that crafts iconic brands enjoyed around the world? At Diageo, our apprentices get the best of all worlds.
Why Choose Diageo Apprenticeships?
- Hands-On Experience: Our varied programme is designed for fast learning. Perfect for those who are curious and eager to learn.
- Respected Skills: Gain skills that are not just respected but will help build a career you'll to be proud of.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of an inclusive culture where your growth is supported every step of the way.
About the Team
Global Engineering works to define, build and embed best practice for all capital engineering projects. We directly execute projects in several global markets. And in others we provide specialist support and guidance regarding packaging solutions, sustainability, master planning, digital and automation, process and engineering safety and best practice project execution. The Global Engineering Team is also responsible for Capex planning globally and for ongoing Capex cash reporting and forecasting.
About the Role
As a Graduate Apprentice you earn while you learn. You will study towards a work-based BEng (Hons) Engineering: Design & Manufacture (Mechanical) degree at Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh commencing September 2025, whilst receiving a competitive salary and benefits package. The degree programme will give you a firm grounding in Engineering core disciplines, then in Year 3 you will specialise, and complete specific modules aligned with the growing engineering specialists within the Business area you will be working in. Throughout the four years of study, you will have the opportunity to work in and learn about the key aspects of both the Engineering and partner functions we work with across our Operational Supply Base. You will rotate across different roles to ensure real depth of understanding of our supply chain operations and the technical aspects of our production processes.
Who are we looking for?
We have a saying here that, character is everything. We would love to meet people who are interested in STEM subjects, who are curious to learn how things work, and who have excellent communication skills.
This is a 4-year development programme that we are committed to, and we want you to share that desire and commitment to learning. You'll need to be a curious, tenacious problem-solver, who's passionate about achieving excellence, and someone who shows integrity, respect for others and, above all, a passion for learning something new every day.
Academically we need you to be able to meet the following University entry requirements:
1. Standard Year 1 entry for new employees applying directly from school or further education:
- SQA Highers at BBBB including Mathematics, plus Physics or similar.
- A-Levels at BBC including Mathematics, plus Physics or similar.
- SQA HNC in an engineering discipline (or relevant Modern/Technical Apprenticeship) with Engineering Mathematics 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
- Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering in conjunction with SQA Highers at BBB* including Mathematics.
- A combination of qualifications totalling 96 SCQF credits at level 6 or Minimum 106 UCAS points
2. Non-Standard entry for applicants with prior work experience and professional qualifications:
- There is a possibility to be considered through the university's flexible entry system through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This process allows prospective Graduate Apprentices to claim credit(s) against previously assessed and certificated learning, including informal learning, to be considered and recognised for academic purposes and credit within their programme for example Modern Apprenticeships, HNC and HND certifications.
We encourage anybody who is interested in this programme to apply, we encourage all backgrounds, abilities, religions, gender identities, sexualities, and ethnicities.
We know that for Diageo to thrive and realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.
We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.
What are the rewards?
The First Year apprentice salary is decided by the Real Living Wage which means we offer very competitive starting salaries for our apprenticeships along with an industry leading benefits package (Bonus, pension and access to share schemes all from day one). With everything you can learn here, and the long-term opportunities we have on offer, the Diageo Engineering apprenticeship could just be the best decision you've ever made.
What are the Career Paths after the programme?
As an Engineer, you will have deep understanding of our operations. Depending on your interests, you can also work towards a variety of Manufacturing roles, such as Manufacturing Excellence roles, Capability or Team Leadership.
What should I expect from the selection process?
Selecting the right individuals to join our programme is crucial to us - we want to see all that complete this Apprenticeship succeed and keep crafting a satisfying career!
This is why we have built a robust selection process:
- 1st STEP - CV application and Pymetrics assessment
At this stage, it is important that you submit your updated CV, clearly stating your highest acquired education and your experience.No prior experience is required to be considered for the apprenticeship program. A brief description of your part time jobs, volunteering, sports, and hobbies can be a fantastic way to introduce yourself.
Right after your CV submission, you will receive an email with a link to Pymetrics to participate in an online game based assessment. Please make sure to complete the set in a quiet environment with no distraction and stable Wi-Fi.
If you successfully pass the first screening stage, you will then be invited to the second step.
- 2nd STEP - Video Interview (Hirevue)
- 3rd Step - Assessment Centre
Some roles and locations may also be subject to a 4th stage where you will be invited to site to meet with additional managers for a tour to help you fully understand the role you are applying for.
Our Talent Engagement Team is always available should you need accommodations, we will also be in touch to offer tips and help to prepare for your assessments!
Who are we?
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Join us, and you'll be celebrated for your work and empowered to be you. Together with people around the world, you'll innovate and push boundaries, crafting a tomorrow worth celebrating.
Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don't let anything stop you from applying.]]>