Apprentice Mechanical

Job Title: Apprentice Mechanical

About the Function:

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 play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

About the team:

About the role:

To assist qualified mechanical artisans with maintenance, installation, and repair of machinery while gaining practical experience and completing technical training toward becoming a qualified artisan.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist with installation and assembly of mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Help perform preventive maintenance on machines and mechanical systems.
• Support technicians during machine breakdowns and repairs.
• Assist with dismantling, repairing, and reassembling mechanical components.
• Use tools and equipment such as spanners, grinders, drills, and measuring tools.
• Help inspect machines to identify wear, damage, or mechanical faults.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and mechanical diagrams.
• Lubricate and maintain gears, bearings, pumps, conveyors, and motors.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas according to safety regulations.
• Follow workplace health and safety standards.

Experience / skills required:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Mathematics and Physical Science (recommended)
• N2-N6 Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and tools
• Ability to work in industrial environments

4. Skills Required

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Problem-solving skills
• Technical and practical ability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team
• Physical fitness

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, mindsets, 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 new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

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Client-provided location(s): Durban, South Africa

Job ID: Diageo-JR1126501

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-06-09T19:13:44