Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance

Product allowance

Pension contribution 14%

Private health

Private GP

On-site parking

Share options

Job summary

Diageo in Leven, Scotland, is seeking an Operator to join our Supply Chain & Manufacturing team on a full-time, permanent night shift from Monday to Thursday. You’ll ensure operations meet health, safety and food safety standards, operate packaging machinery, and participate in autonomous maintenance and continuous improvement.

You will work closely with team leaders to reduce waste, deliver effective handovers, and support manufacturing excellence while upholding Diageo’s values.

Job description

Job Description : Operator Location: Leven Contract: Full-time, Permanent Shift Pattern: Night shifts, Mon-Thursday End date to Apply: 22nd September

About the Function Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. It’s fast-paced and hands‑on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

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. 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!

Experience/skills required: We are looking for someone who is a great teammate, but also able to take initiative when needed and make effective decisions, while showing your excellent interpersonal skills, to have the ambition and aim to support team leaders and possibly aspire to become a Team Leader of the future. You’ll have the drive to make a positive difference to manufacturing excellence, and thrive in situations where you can solve problems and push forward your own ideas about improvements to current approaches and appraise new opportunities. Validated knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and environmental risk principles would be beneficial!

Working with Us Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Rewards & Benefits Statement We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including a night shift allowance, product allowance, pension contribution of upto 14% from Diageo, Private health, Virtual GP in hand, Benefits App to explore many more additional benefits 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.

DRINKiQ 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