At Diageo, our purpose is to celebrate life everywhere, every day. To do that, you will join an organization that is passionate about customers and consumers, and proud of what they do. Diageo teams constantly set high goals and then try hard to exceed them. We are also an incredibly diverse organization, and we value each and every one’s talent and personality.
Duties
As a member of the Technical Development Program (TDT), you will get first-hand experience with our work, our people, our values, and our culture. TDT contractors are given real responsibilities and challenges with projects that have an immediate impact on the business. Throughout the year, you are given multiple opportunities to interact with senior management through both their project work as well as informative and cultural events. All contractors also receive individual coaching and training from their immediate manager and cross-functional mentor. You will be encouraged to perform to our high standards and are given the same kind of performance feedback we give our full-time employees.
Lead liquid work from concept to commercialization (liquid ideation through to scale-up) for innovations, renovations, and optimizations
Complete laboratory batching and scale-up trials to support the liquid team during the commercialization process
Own the production of trial batches and sales samples in the Commercialization Lab (the BTC’s Pilot Plant), ensuring product is delivered on time and with outstanding quality.
Generate new liquid and raw material specifications, managing and inputting data into SAP
Skills
Strong interpersonal/communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to gather and analyze data
Proven ability to work independently and drive projects to conclusion
Confidence, adaptability, and resiliency in challenging situations and a fast-paced environment
Must be of legal drinking age by start of employment
Education
At least two years of coursework towards a Bachelors degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Ag/Bio Engineering, Biochemistry, or other relevant degree
Flexible Working Statement
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.
Rewards & Benefits Statement
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package.
Diversity statement
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
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Worker Type
Regular
Primary Location
Plainfield Tech Centre
Additional Locations
Job Posting Start Date
2026-08-31
