Apprentice Operator

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.

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Closing date: March 15, 2026

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Wage:

£24,497 a year

Total hours per week:

40

Expected duration (weeks):

156

Positions (available):

2

Date posted:

February 16, 2026

Possible start date:

September 7, 2026

Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

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.

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

Training Provider:

ST HELENS COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard:

Process industry manufacturing technician (level 3)