Description

Our Cooperage in Alloa is a state of the art facility that blend leading edge technology with the skill and craft of our Coopers.

The barrels that are used to mature our whisky are key ingredient when producing some of our most iconic brands. As a cooper you will step into the very heart of whisky production in Scotland.

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. Our Cooperage in Alloa is an innovative facility that blends pioneering technology with the skill and craft of our Coopers.

How does the programme work?

The barrels that are used to mature our whisky are key ingredient when producing some of our most iconic brands. As a cooper you will step into the very heart of whisky production in Scotland.

‘Our Cooper Apprenticeship is a 4 year, work based, assessed programme. You will spend 3 years learning the history of coopering and developing the skills and techniques of the physical craft of the trade before moving into our pioneering mechanical cooperage in your 4th year. Our apprenticeship programme is accredited by the Cooperage Federation and you will be required to pass a Trade Test in the final of your apprenticeship to demonstrate competency which will assess your capability and craft.

Who are we looking for?

Academically, we’re looking for three Nat 5’s  – including Maths, English and one technical or science subject. Please note that we will only be able to accept applications from people who have already achieved these grades in 2021 or earlier.