Operator

Job Description :

Operator (Multiple Vacancies Available)

Core Shifts: Monday - Thursday – 7am – 3.30pm and Friday 7am – 1pm

 

Join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams

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 contribute to bringing the brands people know and love to life.

About the role  

As a member of the Operator Team the jobholder will be required to:

• Ensure production requirements are met or surpassed
• Ensure site procedures and standards are adhered to for Health & Safety, Environment, HMRC and Quality.
• Accountable for the 5S strategy in your designated area and ensure it is adhered to. Support other Operators to deliver across the business area.
• Drive performance and deal with any issues; escalating exceptional issues to Site Leadership Team immediately.
• Be familiar with the safe operation of all new equipment and processes
• Be able to demonstrate flexibility to operate within all areas of the site.
• Where required, provide accurate handover and status report for corresponding Operators on following shift.

This type of role will typically entail physical manual handling activities, the wearing of personal protective equipment, frequent bending, twisting, turning, stooping, with some over-reaching and standing for long periods of time. Some aspects of the role also entail working with vibration equipment, working at height and working alone.

Understand all relevant Diageo policies, including the Code of Business Conduct, and how they apply to your role.

 

Dimensions

Focused on delivering the Maturation production commitment, specifically within Blackgrange. The role will be on core shift. However, it is required that the role holder will be flexible and may be required to work reasonable overtime and adjust working hours on occasion.

 

Purpose of Role

• To provide support to the Site Leadership Team and work closely with Operator team members to deliver production commitments.
• To meet/exceed site production targets.
• To identify areas of concern and highlight any potential deadline misses well in advance.
• To ensure that Diageo quality and compliance commitments are not compromised at any stage.
• To direct the activities of the site teams to ensure seamless production.

Top Accountabilities

Be Authentic. Effectively manage own workload and priorities. Understands own business area and shows interest in other parts of the business within Maturation. Puts forward own ideas for improvements. Challenging of others and accepting of challenge from within the team.

Connect to the Diageo Purpose. Projects and develops a positive approach. Willing to provide help and assistance as required. Have an open and honest attitude. Demonstrate pride and integrity in what we do. Understand and recognise Maturation role in the wider supply chain and the impact we have on delivering for our customers.

Consistently deliver great performance. Demonstrate drive to make a positive difference to business performance. Identify clear priorities and focus on them at all times. Understand the controls and governance required in your area. Work with these and always speak up if they are not met.

Managing for Success. Ensure team approach, particularly in partnership with the other Operators. Sets high standards and has a positive attitude to own development. Encourage and coach members of your team to develop their skills and take on new challenges. 

Find Solutions. Focussed on achieving results. Operates in a determined and purposeful manner; organises actions around key goals. Generate ideas and move them to action. Forward thinking anticipating trends and opportunities.

Experience/skills required

• Knowledge/awareness of Health & Safety, Environment and HMRC Legislation.
• A confident and effective communicator who is able to develop excellent relationships at all levels.
• Willingness and ability to coach team members to drive increased performance and develop their knowledge and skills.
• Ability to work in partnership with a range of stakeholders to mutual benefit.
• Ability to challenge effectively and constructively.
• Effective management of workload, prioritisation and time scales.
• Experience of working in a team-orientated environment.
• Most important attribute will be to have the right behavioral skills, which demonstrate a “Can Do” attitude and an ability to challenge appropriately.
• A proactive and committed approach to continual self-development and learning.P.C. literate. Good numerical skills.
• The successful candidate must possess a full UK Drivers Licence.  

Working with Us  

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.  

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package.

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. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.  

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.  

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.  

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.      

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Blackgrange

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2026-09-29