Operator

Diageo; Leven; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Product allowance

Onsite parking

Private medical insurance

Share options

6 months paid family leave

Job summary

Diageo is seeking an Operator in Leven, Scotland, on a full-time permanent basis. The role focuses on maintaining high manufacturing standards, safety, and process adherence. You will manage packaging operations, shifts, and drive improvements alongside team leaders.

Ideal candidates are team players with initiative, strong problem-solving skills, and a solid understanding of health and safety practices within a production environment. Training and development are offered.

Qualifications

• Teamworking abilities and proactive mindset.
• Ability to follow health and safety standards.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Reduce waste and monitor losses on the line.
• Deliver effective shift handovers and run packaging processes per SOPs.
• Perform autonomous maintenance: clean, inspect, lubricate, and address issues.
• Collaborate with team leader and production improvement lead to drive line performance.

Skills

Team player

Initiative

Problem solving

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Operator Leven, Scotland Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Shift Pattern: Days with a Flexible Shift Local Agreement End date to Apply: 27th August

About the Role

As an Operator within our team at Leven, Scotland, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that operations are carried out to the highest standard and in adherence to Diageo health and safety, environmental and food safety standards, at all times.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role you will have the chance to create a positive change by being aware of loss within the area, actively working at all times to reduce and eliminate waste. You will be accountable for delivering effective shift handovers, operating packaging machine processes following defined standard operating procedures for machine operation and set up time reduction. You will perform autonomous maintenance tasks including clean, inspect & lubricate and respond to issues that may arise. This role involves working closely with team leader and production improvement leader to drive performance and improvement initiatives on your line!

• Are a great team player who can also take initiative when needed and make effective decisions.
• You’ll have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ambition and drive to support Team Leaders and potentially aspire to become a Team Leader in the future.
• Have the drive to make a positive difference to manufacturing excellence and thrive in situations where you can solve problems, put forward your own ideas for improving current approaches, and identify and evaluate new opportunities.
• Have knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and environmental risk principles. Previous experience or demonstrated knowledge in these areas would be beneficial.

Rewards & Benefits Statement

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including an annual bonus, product allowance, onsite parking and the invaluable benefit of 6 months of paid family leave. Prioritise your well‑being with private medical insurance and share options, securing your financial future. Immerse yourself in our unique location, infused with heritage and iconic brands. Bid farewell to parking hassles with complimentary on‑site parking and relish our well‑maintained facilities.

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. With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 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 people 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.