Apprentice Operator
DIAGEO PLC
Apprenticeship summary
Curious about what it’s like to help build some of the planet’s most iconic brands? With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Join us to collaborate, explore, and innovate as you build brands consumers love.
Closing date: March 15, 2026
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What You’ll Do
- Run key machinery on the line and switch products with confidence
- Carry out quality checks and keep our standards high
- Keep your area safe, clean, and production‑ready
- Troubleshoot machinery or process issues using hands‑on technical know‑how
- Get involved in improvement projects that make our operations even better
- Covering a period of 24 to 30 months you will spend your time between Diageo Runcorn and Waterside Training
- Your first year will be spent 5 days per week at Waterside Training before moving to day release
You’ll gain hands‑on experience, develop practical and theoretical expertise, and achieve industry‑recognised qualifications leading to Time Served status. This opens doors to long‑term opportunities across a global, innovative, world‑class organisation and more!
Employer
DIAGEO PLC
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.
Training
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard:Process industry manufacturing technician (level 3)