Technical Graduate Programme

Scotch Whisky; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

William Grants & Sons runs a three-year Technical Graduate Programme for graduates in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, and Chemistry. You will rotate through three one-year placements across UK and Ireland sites, gaining hands-on experience, mentoring from senior leaders, and exposure to key business projects.

The programme emphasises problem-solving, relationship-building, initiative, and collaboration, with a comprehensive induction and opportunities for personal and professional

Qualifications

• Open to graduates with specialisms in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, and Chemistry.
• You will have a relevant engineering or chemistry degree and an interest in working in a hands-on role.

Responsibilities

• Three-year programme with three placements across UK and Ireland sites.
• Work on hands-on projects and gain exposure to senior management and industry leaders.
• Develop technical and leadership skills through structured placements and mentoring.

Skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Initiative

Education

Engineering or Chemistry degree

Job description

At William Grants & Sons, our vision is to be a home where rare characters thrive.

Our three-year Technical Graduate Programme is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to build a successful and rewarding career. You will be working with some world class industry leaders and will help develop our global core brands such as Glenfiddich, Hendricks, and Famous Grouse.

We empower our people to excel, and we value the unique skills, experiences, and perspectives each individual brings.

The 2026 Technical Graduate Programme is open to graduates with specialisms in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, and Chemistry.

Key responsibilities

Our programme is designed to build on the knowledge and skills you have gained at university, immersing you in the dynamic world of spirits production through hands‑on experience and unique project opportunities.

Over three years, you’ll undertake three one-year placements across our UK and Ireland sites, each offering distinct responsibilities and opportunities to grow into a future leader of our business.

What to expect:

• A comprehensive induction to set you on the right course.
• A structured three-year programme, divided into three one-year placements, providing a holistic view of our organisation.
• Involvement in a variety of key business projects across our range of UK and Ireland locations.
• Direct access to senior management and industry leaders.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Support from team leaders, recent graduates already on the programme and mentors.

About you

You will have a relevant engineering or chemistry degree and an interest in working in a hands‑on role. You are a self-starter who enjoys solving problems, building meaningful relationships, and understanding complex processes. Curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset will help you thrive here.

Reward and benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.