Operator

Diageo plc; Leven; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo plc in Leven, Scotland, is seeking a Production Operator to join our packaging team. You’ll work on industry-leading machinery to package iconic brands, ensure quality, and maintain safety standards on a busy line.

You’ll contribute to continuous improvement, follow GMP practices, and collaborate with colleagues to meet production targets. Flexibility for peak times is expected, and a collaborative, inclusive culture helps you grow within a leading global drinks company.

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing or packaging operations.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment on the Leven line.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with safety guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

# OperatorLeven,ScotlandPosted a day agoFull timeJR1129849Share job postApplyWatchHelp transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Join us for career defining opportunities that give you the chance to thrive.## Job Description**Job Role: Production Operator****Location: Leven, Scotland****Contract: 38 hour/week Full-time permanent contract****Closing Date: 05th October 2026****About Us**As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly.To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you’re part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone.Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you’ll be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. However, it’s people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who’ll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.**About the Role*** As an Operator in our dedicated team at Leven, you’ll play a pivotal role in the packaging of some of our most famous brands using industry leading machinery.* You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance across your working area and will be a key part of how this is supervised and improved* Health and safety compliance is key and you’ll be at the forefront of making sure this is monitored alongside other key performance indicators and targets relating to fast moving consumer goods.**About the Shifts**0800-1645 hours Mon-Friday; 0800-1300 hours on Friday. Due to the nature of this role, flexibility to demand will require additional working hours during peak production, and we require flexibility in all applications.**About You*** We’re looking for someone who can work well within a team as well as the ability to make effective decisions and thrive in situations where they can solve problems.* You’ll be able to push forward your own ideas about improvements to current approaches and appraise new opportunities. You’ll have the drive to make a positive difference to manufacturing excellence and show your excellent communication skills.* You'll have a proven record in root cause problem solving and be able to highlight this to respective teams to ensure continuous improvement.**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!***If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.****Recruitment Scam Warning****Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.*With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 27,500 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented thinkers, leaders, and makers from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ.Sign-up for job alertsSigning up for job alerts means you’ll be the first to hear about new jobs – they'll be sent direct to your inbox.Sign up**Employee:** Regular**Primary Location:**Leven,Scotland**Job posting start date:**28th September 2026