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2023 Engineering Apprenticeship

Marshall's Road Belfast

Closing Date 12/02/2023

“This programme has given me so much more confidence”

Reece Combe - Apprentice

Diageo apprentices have the best of all worlds. Our on-site, hands-on, fast-learning programmes are perfect for people who are curious and have a willingness to learn. If you want to learn a respected trade that will set you up for a career to be proud of, you’re in the right place.

Who are we?

Diageo is one of the world’s leading producers of premium drinks. We have an outstanding collection of over 200 brands, old and new, large and small, global and local – that are enjoyed in more than 180 countries around the world. We have two sites in the Belfast area. Our site at Marshall’s Road in Belfast is the home of Guinness packaging for the Island of Ireland and our Baileys site in Mallusk is where we produce and package baileys to be distributed around the world.

An these sites we have opportunities for you to join as on an Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering apprenticeship. These are an exciting, blended learning approach of in-college and on-the-job right at the heart of an enormous global manufacturing operation where you will get the chance to work on industry leading technology and, of course, help us shape the future! We take this seriously, so we’ll take your future seriously.

How does the programme work?

This three-year programme is structured to get the very best out of you. Year one and two will be on-site three days a week, with two days in college to study for your Mechatronic Engineering qualification. Year three will be based in the workplace 4 days per week working alongside time served professionals as a key member of the team with one day per week completing your college course.

What are the rewards?

The First Year apprentice salary is decided by the which means we offer very competitive starting salaries for our apprenticeships along with an industry leading benefits package (Bonus, pension and access to share schemes all from day one). With everything you can learn here, and the long-term opportunities we have on offer, the Diageo Engineering apprenticeship could just be the best decision you’ve ever made.

What are the Career Paths after the programme?

At the end of the programme, you will have obtained your Engineering HNC.

As an Engineer, you will have deep understanding of our operations. Depending on your interests, you can also work towards a variety of Manufacturing roles, such as Manufacturing Excellence roles, Capability or Team Leadership.

Who are we looking for?

Academically we’re looking for 3 GCSE’s (Maths, English and one technical science) and A level or BTEC ONC or OND in an engineering subject area. Please note that we will only be able to accept applications from people who have already achieved these grades.

We encourage anybody who is interested in this programme to apply, we welcome all backgrounds, abilities, religions, gender identities, sexualities, and ethnicities.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

What should I expect from the selection process?

Selecting the right individuals to join our programme is crucial to us – we want to see all that complete this Apprenticeship succeed and keep crafting a satisfying career!

This is why we have built a 3 steps selection process:

At this stage is important that you submit your updated CV, clearly stating your highest acquired education and your experience.

We don’t expect you to have experience in Manufacturing necessarily.

A brief description of your part time jobs, volunteering, sports, and hobbies can be a fantastic way to introduce yourself.

Right after your CV submission, you will also receive a link to an online game set. Please make sure to complete the set in a quiet environment with no distraction and stable Wi-Fi.

Following the first screening, you will then be invited to the second step.

Our Talent Engagement Team is always available should you need accommodations, we will also be in touch to offer tips and help to prepare for your assessments!

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