Spirit Operations Apprentice

2025 NORTH of Scotland Spirit Operations Apprenticeship

Glen Ord

First Year Base Pay £24,897.60 + 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

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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 Role

Spirit Supply plays a vital role in our supply chain. You will be directly involved in all of Operation Processes from Maltings, Distilling ,Warehouses & Effluent Treatment plants to learning how Asset Care and Laboratories support these Operational Sites. . You'll spend three enjoyable years as a respected member of these groups, learning everything there is to know.

The programme is structured at a pace to help, support and inspire you. You will rotate between sites every 3- 4 months to gain a wide appreciation of our operations which will help develop your technical knowledge. The structure of the program will involve you being on site at all times and assessment of modules will be carried out by the College at site. To ensure you are successful in gaining your Apprenticeship you have to pass all modules along with passing IBD General Certificate in Distilling within the first 2 years.

Who are we looking for?

Academically, we're looking for three Highers including Chemistry at B or above in addition to three Nat 5's - including Maths, English and one technical or science subject.

ideas and the willingness to share them, who's proud of getting a great job done. Integrity, respect for others and, above all, a passion for learning something new every day, will also really mark you out.

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.

Having phenomenal communication skills and the ability bring forward new insights and the willingness to share them are a great trait to possess for this role. Integrity, respect for others and, above all, a passion for learning something new every day, will also really mark you out.

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?

At the end of your programme you will have deep understanding of our operations, and you will have gained experience in a variety of processes. Depending on your interests, you can work towards a variety of Manufacturing roles, such as Process Improvement roles, 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

• 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.]]>