Logistics Operator

Diageo; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Logistics Operator for its Baileys Mallusk production team. The role involves ensuring product quality, managing materials, operating warehouse equipment, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have logistics experience within manufacturing or FMCG, a valid forklift truck licence is advantageous, and strong adaptability to shifting demands is critical. This is a great opportunity to join a team committed to continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or materials handling within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong computer literacy for tracking and managing inventory.
• Valid forklift truck licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage material and finished-goods movements.
• Operate warehouse/packaging line equipment.
• Analyze and report performance indicators for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Risk Management processes.

Skills

Logistics experience

Materials handling

Computer literacy

Forklift truck licence

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Role: Logistics Operator

Location: Baileys Mallusk, Belfast

Contract: 12-month FTC/Secondment

Closing Date: 31st December 2025

Please note: This role requires shift working. Shifts will vary throughout the year in line with peak and off-peak production demands, so candidates must be flexible to support changing operational requirements.

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

About the Function

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.

Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We’re committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we’ll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join the production team at Baileys Mallusk as a Logistics Operator, playing a key role in ensuring product quality, customer service and operational performance from raw material intake through to final product. The role holder will manage material and finished-goods movements, operator warehouse/packaging line equipment, and complete documentation associated with material control and shipping.

They will be responsible for analysing and reporting performance indicators in line with Manufacturing Excellence, supporting continuous improvements that enhance safety, yield, and service. The Logistics Operator will also ensure full compliance with all Risk Management processes, including Health & Safety, Customs & Excise, Quality and Environmental standards.

Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, they will contribute directly to the smooth running of the bottling hall and wider supply chain operations, with full training provided onsite.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring experience in logistics or materials handling within a manufacturing, FMCG, food/drink or pharmaceutical environment. They will have a good standard of education, strong computer literacy and an understanding of component and material supply processes. A valid forklift truck licence—either current or previously held—is highly advantageous, with shunter experience or SAP warehouse clerical experience considered desirable.

Adaptability and flexibility are essential, as the role operates across varying shift patterns aligned to seasonal production demand. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, reliability and the ability to work effectively as part of a high-performing operations team, supporting safe, efficient and compliant site performance.

Diversity statement

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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Worker Type: Regular

Primary Location: Baileys Mallusk