Operator

Diageo España SA; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Shares scheme

Annual bonus

Private health

Paid family leave (6 months)

On-site parking

Job summary

Diageo operates in Leven, Scotland seeking an Operator to ensure packaging processes meet safety and quality standards. You’ll manage handovers, perform autonomous maintenance, and work with leadership to drive improvements. The role requires teamwork, initiative, and a focus on waste reduction.

The schedule includes a weekly rotating Day & Back shift (days 0800-1645; Fridays 0800-1300; Back 12:00-22:00). End date to apply is 24 September 2026, with a salary of £35,248.72 plus a 12.5% shift

Job description

Help 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**Operator****Leven, Scotland****Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent****Shift Pattern: Weekly rotating Day & Back shifts****Days- 0800-1645 (Mon-Thurs), 0800-1300 Fridays****Back- 12noon-10pm Mon-Thurs****End date to Apply: 24th September****Salary of £35248.72 + shift allowance of 12.5% and, a competitive benefits package including pension, shares scheme and bonus!****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!**About You*** 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!**Rewards & Benefits Statement**We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including an annual bonus, 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.****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:**10th September 2026