Operator

IBC Belfast Packaging; Raunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share schemes

Pension - Diageo pays up to 14%

26 weeks paid family leave

Fertility support

Annual Bonus

25 Days Annual Leave

Job summary

Diageo is recruiting for an Operator at our east Belfast packaging facility. The role is site-based and runs on a 42-hour continental day/night shift pattern, with two 12-hour days, two 12-hour nights and four days off. You’ll monitor quality, operate packaging lines and support safe, efficient handovers between shifts.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Training will be provided; prior production experience is beneficial, and progression into leadership is encouraged within a

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Willing to work 42-hour week on continental day/night shift.
• Experience in a production environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Quality control of the line.
• Operating packaging machine processes while following standard operating procedures.
• Preparing the line for shift handovers.
• Health and safety compliance with KPIs and targets including quality, hygiene, waste and efficiency.

Skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Job Description: Role: Operator; Location: Marshalls Road.

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world's most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life's moments - from everyday connections to landmark celebrations. Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other. Join us and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.

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

This role is site-based at Diageo's east Belfast packaging facility, which runs a 24/7 operation. The site packages over 20 brands, including Guinness Draught, Extra Stout, and Foreign Extra Stout, Harp, Hop House 13, Smithwick's, and Rockshore.

Responsibilities

• Quality control of the line
• Operating packaging machine processes while following standard operating procedures
• Preparing the line for shift handovers
• Health and safety compliance is key, and you'll monitor this alongside other KPIs and targets including quality, hygiene, waste, and efficiency

Skills & Experience

• Ability to work well within a team and make effective decisions
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ambition to support Team Leaders and grow into a leadership role
• A continuous improvement approach with confidence to suggest new ideas
• Experience in a production environment is beneficial but not essential as training will be provided
• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially women and other underrepresented groups
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Shifts

This role requires you to work a 42-hour week on a continental day/night shift pattern: x2 12-hour days, x2 12-hour nights with 4 days off.

Benefits

• Share schemes
• Pension - Diageo pays up to 14%
• 26 weeks paid family leave
• Fertility support
• Annual Bonus
• 25 Days Annual Leave

Worker Type

Regular

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially women and other underrepresented groups.

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life's moments. And it's our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best.