2026 Apprentice Engineer in Stirling

2026 Engineering Apprentice

Closing Date: 15th March 2026

First Year Base Pay: £26,577 annually + Bonus + Shares + More Benefits!

Diageo apprenticeships — your next big opportunity

At Diageo, our apprentices learn by doing, earn industry‑recognised qualifications, and receive outstanding support from people who are dedicated to encouraging your development and success. We believe your potential deserves a place to shine. Our apprenticeships give you the space to build confidence, develop real‑world skills, and join a community where you can be your authentic self.

You’ll work with leaders who model integrity, good judgement, and a commitment to creating safe, respectful, and empowering environments where everyone can thrive.

What you can expect

• An inclusive culture that welcomes you and values your unique perspective
• Supportive leaders who champion your growth and celebrate your progress
• Skills that set you up for success, including respected qualifications and hands‑on experience
• A safe and encouraging environment focused on wellbeing, learning, and confidence

About the role

As a Diageo Engineering Apprentice in Stirling, you’ll step into a hands‑on, high‑energy environment where curiosity is encouraged, and your development genuinely matters. This is your opportunity to learn from seasoned engineers, work with cutting‑edge technology, and grow your confidence within a supportive team that values diverse perspectives and fresh ideas. You’ll join a community that wants you to thrive as an engineer of the future. You’ll also help build the next chapter of world-renowned brands.

What You’ll Get Involved In

• Supporting our engineers in keeping production lines running efficiently and safely
• Learning directly from experts on the ground and building your technical skills along the way
• Shadowing expert team members to see how real engineering challenges are approached and solved
• Presenting your project work, showcasing your learning and contributing new ideas
• Delivering a weekly job review to strengthen your communication skills, confidence, and self‑reflection

This four‑year programme helps you build strong technical foundations and a recognised qualification in one of the following pathways:

• HNC Engineering Systems
• HNC Mechanical Engineering

This 4-year programme will see you spend your 1st year at Forth Valley College of Further Education learning all theoretical understanding of the apprenticeship, followed by 3 years based at Diageo Blackgrange with real hands-on experience and day release for college. Your final year will introduce working at any one of our 7 maturation south sites across central Scotland, operating independently with tradespeople and as part of a team of engineers.

Entry Requirements

• National 5 English
• National 5 Maths
• Additional National 5 in a Science, Technical or hands-on subject.

Who Thrives in This Programme

You’re someone who shows up with curiosity first and confidence second — because you know real growth starts with being humble, asking questions, and being willing to work your way up. You’re not afraid to start at the bottom, learn from the people around you, and put in the hard work that makes progress feel earned.

You’re eager to develop yourself, open to feedback, and excited about opportunities that challenge you. You don’t need to be a leader every day, but when there’s a gap or a moment that calls for it, you’re ready to step up naturally.

Whether it’s a hobby that keeps your mind active or a bit of technical curiosity that spills into your spare time, you love exploring how things work. And yes, you’ve got enough physical energy to get the job done when the role demands it. You’re real, grounded, and ready to grow. And that’s exactly what makes you stand out.

Key Skills & Strengths

• Curious mindset
• Hard‑working & reliable - You take pride in putting the effort in, even when it’s not glamorous.
• Humble attitude - Comfortable learning from the ground up and owning what you don’t know yet.
• Eagerness to develop - Motivated to build new skills and step out of your comfort zone.
• Adaptive leadership - Not chasing the spotlight, but able to take the lead when needed and fill important gaps.
• Technical curiosity - Enjoy exploring tools, tech, or problem‑solving beyond work hours.
• Clear communicator - Able to ask questions confidently and share ideas with others.
• Aligned hobby or interest - Something in your life naturally supports the skills you bring to the role.
• Basic physical readiness - Fit enough to handle the more hands‑on parts of the job.

Rewards & benefits

Your first‑year salary follows the Real Living Wage, giving you a strong and competitive starting point. You’ll also receive Diageo’s industry‑leading benefits package. With the skills, experience, and long‑term opportunities available, this apprenticeship can be a powerful and exciting step toward your future.

Your Future Career

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!

What the selection process looks like

• STEP 1 — CV Submission - Share your current CV with your education and any experience such as part‑time work, volunteering, sports, hobbies, or projects. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We will review all applications and you should receive notification within 2 weeks on whether you are being progressed to step 2.
• STEP 2 — Video Interview - If selected, you’ll complete a short Hirevue video interview. (Where applicable, you can share your preferred specialty area.)
• STEP 3 — Assessment Centre - These assessment centres are held on‑site and last typically around 3 hours. You’ll meet members of the team and take part in activities designed to understand your strengths as well as having the opportunity to meet current apprentices and ask questions. This is a positive and energising experience for everyone involved!

WE’RE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU

Our Talent Engagement Team is available for any adjustments or support you may need at any stage. We’ll also share helpful guidance to help you feel confident and prepared throughout the process. We’re hosting Parent / Caregiver / Guardian information sessions to help support the application process.

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

We’re excited to learn more about you — and to assist you as you take this meaningful next step in your career journey.

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. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.